Our question for Luke 5 is: "What does the parable of the wineskins mean? I'm not a wine connoisseur, but isn't old wine supposed to taste better than new wine?" The short answer is: Jesus is saying that he's introducing... Continue Reading →
Our question for Luke 4 is: “What’s up with Jesus’ references to Elijah and Elisha in his conversation with the folks in his hometown?” In Luke 4:24-27, Jesus refers to stories of two Old Testament prophets. One of them, Elijah,... Continue Reading →
“Geez, John the Baptist. Harsh! What’s with the tone, bro?” The first half of Luke 3 centers on the ministry of John the Baptist and his call to the Israelites to repent. He starts off with this lovely gem: “You... Continue Reading →
Our question from Luke 2 is as follows: Why did the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth come to shepherds? Why not to someone of importance, like Caesar Augustus?There are a couple of layers to this question, and they are both... Continue Reading →
People gather at tables in our bright, airy sanctuary on Wednesday mornings and Wednesday nights. They are there for a purpose: to study the Bible together. More specifically, to study the story of Jesus from the book of Luke. And... Continue Reading →
When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, o LORD, supported me.When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.~ Psalm 94:18-19 I don't know about you, but I often go through periods of of... Continue Reading →
“Miss Becca, your hair is undisciplined.” It was a summer afternoon many years ago, and the small (straight-haired) damsel I was babysitting was clearly a bit disturbed by the effects of the humidity on my curly tresses. I laughed. I... Continue Reading →
People are musical. You might not consider yourself musically gifted, but it doesn't take a musician to love music. We constantly have music on - in our cars, in our homes, in our TV shows and movies. Melodies and lyrics run... Continue Reading →
From a young age, my story has not been “normal.” I am one of six children, and most people thought that was weird. As an adult, I was single well into my 30s. Then I married a man who is... Continue Reading →
Becca Hermes 