Jesus sends us out into the world to share his love to others, and though our expectations need to be set rightly, there is only joy at the end of the mission.

Jesus promises us that following him won’t be easy. But is it worth it? Luke 9:51-62 opens us to enormous possibilities.

There's a scoreboard most of us keep that no one else can see. It’s always running. Who's ahead, who's behind, where we land. We measure it with titles, schools, feeds, paychecks. Twelve men once had that argument out loud, about which of them was the greatest. Jesus was on his way to a cross, he answered them with a child.

The glory of Jesus is revealed on the mountain. The need for Jesus is revealed in the valley. As the disciples confront a surprising failure, we see how moments of weakness can become unexpected invitations to trust Jesus more deeply.

We all long for mountaintop moments with God—times when his presence feels especially real. But what are those moments actually for? And what do we do when they seem elusive? In Luke 9, one mountaintop encounter between Jesus and his disciples reminds us that whether we find ourselves on the mountain, in the valley, or somewhere in between, Jesus is inviting us to see him more clearly and follow him more faithfully.

Jesus tells us how to “save” ourselves. How do we do it? The way is counterintuitive and paradoxical. It’s also revolutionary.

Jesus does not merely invite us to follow him; he also sends us out on mission. Unfortunately, he often sends us out before we feel prepared. Fortunately, he promises to provide everything that we will need along the way. Are you ready to follow Jesus on mission?

Waiting is hard enough when we know what's coming. But what happens when there are no answers, no timeline, and the suffering keeps getting worse? How do we bring our hardships to God with courage and continue trusting Him in the midst of the unknown?

Who do you know that is too far gone—too far gone to receive God’s grace, respond to his call, or be restored by his love? In Luke 8:26-39, we meet a Savior who crosses every boundary to reach the people everyone else has given up on, and he invites us to do the same.

It’s easy to trust Jesus when the seas are calm. But what happens when the storm hits and your boat starts to sink? Jesus uses the storms we face to reveal where our faith is -- and to remind us that he was in control all along.