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One Person Matters
I recently spoke with someone who said they rarely pray for themselves because they feel their needs are too small for God to notice. Maybe you’ve felt that way too—that your concerns are insignificant or that God is too busy to care.
But Jesus tells a different story.
In Luke 15:7, He says, “There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.” That’s how much one person matters to God. Not a crowd. Not a movement. One soul. One heart. One prayer.
You matter to Him.
God doesn’t ignore your prayers. While He may not always answer them in the way you expect, He always hears. He always cares. He is full of compassion for those who trust Him and call on His name.
So don’t hold back. Bring your needs—big or small—before the Lord. He delights in hearing from His children.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 15:7.

Stay Salty
Today, we often hear that too much salt is unhealthy. But in the time of Jesus, salt was essential—it preserved food, added flavor, and even symbolized purity and covenant. It was precious, even life-sustaining.
In Luke 14:34–35, Jesus says, “Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?” He’s not talking about table salt. He’s talking about you and me—His disciples.
When we follow Jesus with sincerity and purpose, we bring life, hope, and preservation to a world that’s decaying without Him. But if we lose our distinctiveness—our love, faith, integrity, and commitment—we lose our effectiveness. Discipleship without devotion is like salt without flavor: pointless.
So stay salty. Stay close to Christ. Be the difference this world needs.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 14:34–35.

Carrying Your Cross
There’s a common misconception that following Jesus means a life free of hardship. But Jesus never promised a problem-free life. In fact, He said plainly, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart—I have overcome the world!” (John 16:33)
In today’s passage, Luke 14:25–33, Jesus challenges us to count the cost of discipleship. He calls us to carry our cross—an image that speaks volumes.
First, carrying a cross was not easy. It meant pain, hardship, and even shame. Second, it was a one-way journey. No one carried a cross expecting to come back. It was a symbol of total surrender.
To follow Jesus is to walk the road of commitment and sacrifice—but it’s also the path to life, hope, and resurrection.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 14:25–33.

True Friends
When I started a new job at a university, I noticed people were quick to criticize the person who held the position before me. But one of my colleagues offered some wise advice: “If they’re speaking poorly about the one who came before you, chances are they’ll speak poorly about you too.” That stuck with me.
Rather than get caught up in gossip or pleasing the crowd, choose to live with integrity. Live for God. Love those around you—genuinely and without condition. True friends will stand by you, not tear others down.
“Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” (Luke 14:15)
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 14:15–24.

The Test of a Servant
Are you climbing the ladder of success? It’s easy to fall into the trap of connecting with people based on what they can do for us—socially, financially, or professionally. But Jesus calls us to a different standard.
True servants of God don’t forget those left behind. They don’t discard old friends when a new opportunity arises. Instead, they reach out to help others—especially those who can offer nothing in return. That’s the real test of a servant: to give without expecting anything back, simply because it honors the heart of God.
“Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” (Luke 14:14) To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 14:12–14.

Serve with Humility
We all appreciate a sincere “thank you” or a pat on the back—it feels good to be recognized. But if our hearts begin to crave constant praise or recognition, we’re setting ourselves up for disappointment. Jesus taught a better way: don’t seek the spotlight. Instead, choose the posture of a servant.
Whatever you do—whether seen or unseen—do it for the glory of God. When honor comes your way, receive it graciously, but let your motivation always be to serve the Lord, not to be celebrated by others.
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” (Luke 14:11) To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 14:7–11.

The Narrow Door
A few years ago, I received news no one wants to hear—I had cancer. My doctor looked me in the eye and said, “If you follow my instructions, you’ll be okay.” The path to healing was specific and narrow. There were other things I could do, but only one course of treatment would lead to life.
Jesus says our spiritual healing is much the same. In Luke 13:22–25, He speaks of a narrow door—a way that leads to life, but that many will try to enter too late. In John 10:7–9, He goes even further, calling Himself “the gate”—the one true way into God’s salvation and peace.
There are many voices offering false hope, but only one leads to life. His name is Jesus.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 13:22–25.

Contagious Christianity
When I was still in my teens, I met a young man named Tom. Tom’s faith was contagious. He had a real, life-changing relationship with Jesus—and you could see it. He radiated joy, overflowed with love, and carried a bold, unshakable enthusiasm for Christ. Being around him stirred something in everyone around him.
Jesus spoke of this kind of influence in Luke 13:18–21. He said the Kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a tree, or like yeast that works its way through the dough—small things that quietly transform everything around them.
That’s what a contagious Christian life does. It starts small, but it doesn’t stay small.
To learn more, watch today’s video based on Luke 13:18–21.

Healed on the Sabbath
Legalists, take note—Jesus chooses mercy over ritual, compassion over cold tradition. One Sabbath day, as Jesus was teaching in the synagogue, He noticed a woman who had been crippled and bent over for 18 long years. Moved by love, He called her forward and healed her on the spot.
Instead of rejoicing, some became angry—more concerned with rules than with a miraculous act of mercy.
Discover the heart of Jesus in today’s video based on Luke 13:10–17.

Faithful with What God Gives You
When I lived out in the country, we had two cars. One day, a man in our small town landed a new job, but his car broke down and wouldn’t be fixed for days. His new employer told him plainly: if he didn’t show up the next day, he’d lose the job.
I had just reminded our church that everything we have truly belongs to the Lord. So, I loaned him our second car. He used it for two weeks and then returned it, grateful.
Some people later asked, “How could you do that?” I told them, “It wasn’t that hard. Everything I own is really on loan from God, and I want to use it for His glory.”
To hear more, watch today’s video based on Luke 12:42-48.