Eastwood Christian Church - Nashville, TN

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-24

Luke 15:25-32

"The world isn't fair, Calvin."  "I know Dad, but why isn't it ever unfair in my favor?" 

— Bill Watterson, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes

Psalm 49:1-12

Luke 12:13-21

"Where you invest your love, you invest your life."

— Mumford and Sons

Psalm 138

Luke 11:1-13

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity.  It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.  If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path."

— Brene Brown

Genesis 12:1-8

Luke 22:39-44

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently."  — Maya Angelou

Luke 12:13-21

2 Kings 5:15-27

"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."  — Mahatma Gandhi

Luke 10:25-37

Hebrews 12:1-3

"Let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of out faith."

— Hebrews 12:1

Luke 7:36-50

1 Kings 21:1-21a

"First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—

   Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—

   Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—

   Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me."  — Martin Niemoller

Psalm 27:1-4, 13-14

Luke 18:15-17

"Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them."

— Luke 18:16

Luke 4:16-30

2 Kings 5:1-14

"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."  — Stephen R. Covey

Psalm 133

Matthew 15:21-28

"How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity!"  — Psalm 133:1