1. The Gift of Christmas The Breath of Immanuel
Dr. Luke and Theo – Part 2
The Breath of Immanuel

2. … now he has a heart problem…
Theo’s eye problem is better…
… now he has a heart problem…

3. A restless soul…

4. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

5. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

6. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

7. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

8. Luke 1: 26In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28And the angel came to her and said, “Rejoice, favored woman! The Lord is with you.” 29But she was deeply troubled by this statement, wondering what kind of greeting this could be.

9. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name ‘Jesus.’ 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

10. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name ‘Jesus.’ 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

11. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name ‘Jesus.’ 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

12. 30Then the angel told her: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. 31Now listen: You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will call His name ‘Jesus.’ 32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. 33He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and His kingdom will have no end.”

13. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

14. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

15. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

16. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

17. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

18. 34Mary asked the angel, “How can this be, since I have not been intimate with a man?” 35The angel replied to her: “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy One to be born will be called the Son of God.
36And consider your relative Elizabeth - even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless. 37For nothing will be impossible with God.”

19. 38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

20. 38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

21. 38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary
38“I am the Lord’s slave,” said Mary. “May it be done to me according to your word.” Then the angel left her.

22. Theo needs some ‘fresh air’ to breathe!

23. Luke 1: 39In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah 40where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

24. Luke 1: 39In those days Mary set out and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judah 40where she entered Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped inside her, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.

25. 42Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: “You are the most blessed of women, and your child will be blessed! 43How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For you see, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy inside me! 45She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

26. 42Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: “You are the most blessed of women, and your child will be blessed! 43How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For you see, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy inside me! 45She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

27. 42Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: “You are the most blessed of women, and your child will be blessed! 43How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For you see, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy inside me! 45She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

28. 42Then she exclaimed with a loud cry: “You are the most blessed of women, and your child will be blessed! 43How could this happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me? 44For you see, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby leaped for joy inside me! 45She who has believed is blessed because what was spoken to her by the Lord will be fulfilled!”

29. 46And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 47and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, 48because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave.

30. 46And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 47and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, 48because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave.

31. 46And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, 47and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, 48because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave.

32. “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. 51He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; 52He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

33. “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. 51He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; 52He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

34. “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. 51He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; 52He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

35. “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. 51He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; 52He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

36. “Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, 49because the Mighty One has done great things for me, and His name is holy. 50His mercy is from generation to generation on those who fear Him. 51He has done a mighty deed with His arm; He has scattered the proud because of the thoughts of their hearts; 52He has toppled the mighty from their thrones and exalted the lowly.

37. 53“He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped His servant Israel, mindful of His mercy, 55just as He spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham and his descendants forever.

38. 53“He has satisfied the hungry with good things and sent the rich away empty. 54He has helped His servant Israel, mindful of His mercy, 55just as He spoke to our ancestors, to Abraham and his descendants forever.

39. Breathing the Life of Immanuel…

40. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

41. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

42. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

43. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

44. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

45. Luke 6: 20Then looking up at His disciples, He said: “You who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God is yours. 21You who are now hungry are blessed, because you will be filled. You who now weep are blessed, because you will laugh. 22You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note - your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

46. Theo reads more about living in fresh air.

47. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

48. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

49. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

50. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

51. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

52. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

53. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

54. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

55. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

56. Luke 6: 27“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either. 30Give to everyone who asks you, and from one who takes your things, don’t ask for them back. 31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them. 32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them. 33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

57. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

58. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

59. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

60. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

61. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

62. 34“And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full. 35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is gracious to the ungrateful and evil. 36Be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

63. 37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure - pressed down, shaken together, and running over - will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

64. 37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure - pressed down, shaken together, and running over - will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

65. 37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure - pressed down, shaken together, and running over - will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

66. 37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure - pressed down, shaken together, and running over - will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

67. 37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged
37“Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38Give, and it will be given to you; a good measure - pressed down, shaken together, and running over - will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.”

68. 41“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 42Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself don’t see the log in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck in your brother’s eye.

69. 41“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 42Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself don’t see the log in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck in your brother’s eye.

70. 41“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 42Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself don’t see the log in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck in your brother’s eye.

71. 41“Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye? 42Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself don’t see the log in your eye? Hypocrite! First take the log out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck in your brother’s eye.

72. God with us…

73. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

74. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

75. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

76. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

77. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

78. Luke 6: 43“A good tree doesn’t produce bad fruit; on the other hand, a bad tree doesn’t produce good fruit. 44For each tree is known by its own fruit. Figs aren’t gathered from thornbushes, or grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45A good man produces good out of the good storeroom of his heart. An evil man produces evil out of the evil storeroom, for his mouth speaks from the overflow of the heart.”

79. A hurting heart…

80. Addicted to self…

81. Dr. Luke’s story…

82. Filled with good fruit…

83. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

84. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

85. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

86. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

87. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

88. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

89. Luke 13: 6And He told this parable: “A man had a fig tree that was planted in his vineyard. He came looking for fruit on it and found none. 7He told the vineyard worker, ‘Listen, for three years I have come looking for fruit on this fig tree and haven’t found any. Cut it down! Why should it even waste the soil?’
8“But he replied to him, ‘Sir, leave it this year also, until I dig around it and fertilize it. 9Perhaps it will bear fruit next year, but if not, you can cut it down.’”

90. The God of Second Chances!

91. The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17)

92. The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

93. The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

94. The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17)

95. The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save
The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

96. In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

97. In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

98. In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

99. In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

100. In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

101. In the quiet and in the deep, He speaks.
In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

102. In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

103. In the simple and in the profound, He instructs.
In the things that break you and wound you, He comforts.
In places where there is judgment and anger, He brings peace.
In the chaos and in that which is unsettling, He provides order.
In all that is lacking and undone, for those things that bring anxiety and distress, He provides shelter.
Complete to the broken, and art from your ashes. His ways are higher and better.

104. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

105. He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

106. “My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

107. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

108. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

109. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

110. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

111. He carries you when you cannot walk and shoulders the burdens when you falter and faint.
He is the reason you love and the well from which it is supplied.
“My grace is made perfect in weakness,” He sings over you.
“I always have time,” He continues. “There is no longing I cannot fix, no empty I cannot fill, no pain I cannot heal. I love you, sweet child. Come to me in the quiet. I am enough.” (Danielle Opitz)

112. Breathing the Fresh Air!