Repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations . . . Luke 24:47 Whenever I meet someone in clinic who has successfully quit smoking, I ask how they did it. Most have tried several times, failing repeatedly, and then committed to some significant change in behavior before finding…
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We had hoped that he was the one to redeem Israel. Luke 24:21 Ever since I was a child, if I’ve ever had anything to worry about, it’s always been worse at night. If my mind is troubled, it’s that quiet time before sleep comes, during which my problems seem to grow. The light of…
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Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Luke 24:5-6 It’s difficult to describe the soul-crushing hopelessness of addiction to the non-addict. I wanted to stop using, but because I’d engaged in the behavior so many times, I was enslaved. I hated what I was doing, and…
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He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. Luke 23:50-51 As a physician, I occasionally have medical students follow me. For apparent credentialing purposes, one of the student’s schools recently requested my resume.…
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And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Luke 23:45 My son and I drove to the actual post office yesterday to mail some documents. He found the whole experience quaint and obsolete. These were written documents that could have easily been sent instantly via email. The recipient however, wanted physical, paper documents.…
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Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. Luke 23:42 In jail Bible study, we often hear guys offer two kinds of prayers. The first guy asks for God to get him out of his mess. He’s got an upcoming court date and he’s hoping the judge will be merciful. The second asks for…
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Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34 I’m not usually one to hold grudges. When someone apologizes for an offense, I’m generally quick to forgive. If someone has wronged me and doesn’t seem to care though, well, that’s a different story. If I’m honest, there are those who still cause…
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The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” Luke 23:36 I can remember, as a young boy, being sensitive to the mocking of other boys. I didn’t understand how mean was funny and I remember being hurt by those…
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A third time he said to them, “Why? What evil has he done? I have found in him no guilt deserving death. I will therefore punish and release him.” Luke 23:22 I often don’t feel like doing the things I know I should. I sometimes don’t feel like going to work. I often don’t feel…
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When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. Luke 23:8 It isn’t uncommon for someone to come to the clinic with their diagnosis and treatment decided beforehand. They’ve been on…
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