When Doubt Finds Us

John the Baptist, once so sure of Jesus’ mission, now sits in prison and asks, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?” His question is raw, honest—born of disappointment and unmet expectations. Jesus doesn’t rebuke John for doubting. Instead, He points to the evidence of transformation: the blind see, the lame walk, the dead are raised, and the poor receive good news. Jesus is rewriting the story, but not in the way John expected.

Great Expectations

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Jim Armstrong. Luke 4:14-30 Great news – Jesus is coming. He’s traveling in our direction. He will be here soon. Boy, will that be great. Did you hear what he’s been doing. I can’t believe it. He healed a blind man. He...

The Compassion of Jesus

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Rev. Steve Sveom. Luke 7:1-17 Luke tells the story of a centurion who demonstrates faith and Jesus who heals and restores the dead son of a grieving mother. The power of illness and death is powerful. The compassion of...

Faith Beyond Boundaries

Faith is often found in unexpected places. This Sunday, we’ll read from Luke about a Roman centurion—an outsider—who demonstrates remarkable trust in Jesus’ authority. Without demanding proof, he believes that Jesus’ word alone is enough to heal his servant. Jesus is astonished, declaring that this man’s faith surpasses that of Israel. Then, in an act of compassion, Jesus raises a widow’s son, restoring her future along with her child. Both stories remind us that God’s grace moves beyond human boundaries, rewriting stories of exclusion into belonging.

Compassion not Perfection

Today’s author is Prince of Peace member, Steve Sveom. Luke 6:1-16 This reading from Luke reveals a controversy between Jesus and some religious authorities.  There was a rabbinic saying: “If Israel would keep only two Sabbaths as perfectly as they should...

Call and Response

As I shared yesterday, Jesus called the twelve not because they were perfect, powerful, or privileged, but because they were willing to follow. In Luke 6, we see how Jesus redefines belonging—not by status, but by purpose. As followers of Jesus today, we are also chosen, not for our own sake, but to participate in God’s mission of love and justice. Here are five ways we can respond to God’s call…