https://honkomp.opcentral.orghttps://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!f5fl!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fa2205ede-cdc0-4565-97f4-4f71e2360917_874x874.pnghttps://honkomp.opcentral.orgSubstackMon, 28 Sep 2026 22:38:43 GMThttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-freedom-of-becoming-smallhttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-freedom-of-becoming-smallMon, 28 Sep 2026 05:02:48 GMTAn argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest. Jesus realized the intention of their hearts and took a child and placed it by his side and said to them, “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me. For the one who is least among all of you is the one who is the greatest. Luke 9:46–48

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-god-who-waits-for-our-secondhttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-god-who-waits-for-our-secondSun, 27 Sep 2026 05:02:27 GMTJesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: “What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ He said in reply, ‘I will not,’ but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go. Which of the two did his father’s will?” Matthew 21:28–31

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-we-are-afraid-to-ask-jesushttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-we-are-afraid-to-ask-jesusSat, 26 Sep 2026 05:02:55 GMTWhile they were all amazed at his every deed, Jesus said to his disciples, “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was hidden from them so that they should not understand it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying. Luke 9:43b–45

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-jesus-becomes-more-than-a-namehttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-jesus-becomes-more-than-a-nameFri, 25 Sep 2026 05:02:02 GMTOnce when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Christ of God.” Luke 9:18–20

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-desire-to-see-jesushttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-desire-to-see-jesusThu, 24 Sep 2026 05:02:07 GMTHerod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, “John has been raised from the dead”; others were saying, “Elijah has appeared”; still others, “One of the ancient prophets has arisen.” But Herod said, “John I beheaded. Who then is this about whom I hear such things?” And he kept trying to see him. Luke 9:7–9

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/take-nothing-for-the-journeyhttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/take-nothing-for-the-journeyWed, 23 Sep 2026 05:02:08 GMTJesus summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick. He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick, nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic.” Luke 9:1–6

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-word-becomes-our-lifehttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-word-becomes-our-lifeTue, 22 Sep 2026 05:02:49 GMTThe mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you.” He said to them in reply, “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it.” Luke 8:19–21

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-gaze-that-calls-us-home-feasthttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-gaze-that-calls-us-home-feastMon, 21 Sep 2026 05:03:00 GMTAs Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.” Matthew 9:9

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-grace-refuses-to-keep-scorehttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-grace-refuses-to-keep-scoreSun, 20 Sep 2026 05:03:08 GMTJesus told his disciples this parable: “The kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard. After agreeing with them for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. Matthew 20:1–16

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/becoming-the-soil-god-can-usehttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/becoming-the-soil-god-can-useSat, 19 Sep 2026 05:01:55 GMTWhen a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after another journeying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable. “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled, and the birds of the sky ate it up. Some seed fell on rocky ground, and when it grew, it withered for lack of moisture. Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it. And some seed fell on good soil, and when it grew, it produced fruit a hundredfold.” Luke 8:4–8

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/those-who-walk-with-jesushttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/those-who-walk-with-jesusFri, 18 Sep 2026 05:02:19 GMTJesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God. Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources. Luke 8:1–3

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-tears-become-prayershttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-tears-become-prayersThu, 17 Sep 2026 05:02:30 GMTA certain Pharisee invited Jesus to dine with him, and he entered the Pharisee’s house and reclined at table. Now there was a sinful woman in the city who learned that he was at table in the house of the Pharisee. Bringing an alabaster flask of ointment, she stood behind him at his feet weeping and began to bathe his feet with her tears. Then she wiped them with her hair, kissed them, and anointed them with the ointment. Luke 7:36–50

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-gods-music-changeshttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-gods-music-changesWed, 16 Sep 2026 05:02:41 GMTJesus said to the crowds: “To what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? They are like children who sit in the marketplace and call to one another, ‘We played the flute for you, but you did not dance. We sang a dirge, but you did not weep.’” Luke 7:31–35

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-sword-pierces-the-hearthttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-sword-pierces-the-heartTue, 15 Sep 2026 05:02:30 GMTJesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted and you yourself a sword will pierce so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Luke 2:33–35

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-cross-is-lifted-high-feasthttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/when-the-cross-is-lifted-high-feastMon, 14 Sep 2026 05:02:37 GMTJesus said to Nicodemus: “No one has gone up to heaven except the one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man. And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” John 3:13–15

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-debt-we-could-never-repayhttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-debt-we-could-never-repaySun, 13 Sep 2026 05:01:54 GMT“That is why the kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who decided to settle accounts with his servants. When he began the accounting, a debtor was brought before him who owed him a huge amount. Since he had no way of paying it back, his master ordered him to be sold, along with his wife, his children, and all his property, in payment of the debt.” Matthew 18:23–25

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/th-fruit-reveals-the-treehttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/th-fruit-reveals-the-treeSat, 12 Sep 2026 05:02:17 GMTJesus said to his disciples: “A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit. For every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles.” Luke 6:43–44

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/who-is-leading-my-hearthttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/who-is-leading-my-heartFri, 11 Sep 2026 05:02:19 GMTJesus told his disciples a parable: “Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit?” Luke 6:39

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-fredom-to-love-beyond-woundshttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-fredom-to-love-beyond-woundsThu, 10 Sep 2026 05:02:56 GMTJesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back.” Luke 6:27–30

]]>https://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-secret-blessedness-of-an-emptyhttps://honkomp.opcentral.org/p/the-secret-blessedness-of-an-emptyWed, 09 Sep 2026 05:02:11 GMT“Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven.” Luke 6:20–23

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