by Jovelyn Apus | Sep 28, 2026
“In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” — Luke 14:33 There are some things you probably don’t say when you’re trying to build a crowd. “Hey, everybody! Before we get started, let me tell...
by Jovelyn Apus | Sep 20, 2026
“I tell you, not one of those who were invited will get a taste of my banquet.” – Luke 14:15–24 I had to read this passage twice. Then I read it a third time with my coffee getting cold, which is usually a sign that either the Bible is saying...
by Jovelyn Apus | Sep 13, 2026
“For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11 Jesus is sitting at a dinner party watching people jockey for the best seats. Nobody was physically pushing anyone out of the way....
by Jovelyn Apus | Sep 6, 2026
“Jesus asked the Pharisees and experts in the law, ‘Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath or not?’ But they remained silent.” – Luke 14:1–6 I read this passage and about spit my coffee out. Jesus gets invited to dinner at the house of a prominent Pharisee. Sounds...
by Jovelyn Apus | Aug 8, 2026
“If anyone comes to me and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple.” — Luke 14:26 The Verse That Makes Everyone Choke on Their Coffee Let’s be...
