From Luke 14:25-27, we reflect on what is meant by the requirement that Jesus’ disciples must ‘hate’ people and carry a cross. 

Ruth 1 - God often works out His great purposes through our suffering. 

Today, we reflect on 1 Samuel 4:3. 

Today, from Luke 13:4-5, we see how we are to handle the death of others by natural disasters and accidents. 

Jesus’ baptism into death plunges us into a new life that involves salvation and may attract rejection. 

We must overcome our fear of people with the love of God