Luke 14:23-25

Forgiveness is hard, but expected. Jesus spoke about it often in the Parables. In this reading plan, we will look at Parables spoken by Jesus and recorded in the Gospels about forgiveness and living in love with the people around us. It is possible.

God has called you to be a difference-maker. There’s a purpose for your life, and you don’t have to wait another day to start making an impact in the world around you. This devotional encourages you to start making a difference today!

The word "brand" from a business standpoint refers to the identity of a company or organization. To be branded means to be marked with an official sign that indicates your identity. Have you been branded with the Holy Spirit? In this plan, David Villa discusses the importance of knowing your identity, and wearing it proudly. A brand is noticed by everyone around you. What does your brand say about you?

What does the gospel say about your fears? What does it say about the irrational ones, like sinkholes in the Target parking lot? How does it speak to the rational ones, like PET scan predictions? And does the gospel have a word for the fears you feel you'll have for life, like the possibility of losing the one you love most?