When I was a boy living on a ranch in Tennessee I spent glorious afternoons roaming with my best friend We rsquo d hike into the woods ride ponies visit the rodeo arena and venture into the barn to watch the cowboys work the horses But whenever I heard my dad rsquo s whistle mdash that clear sound slicing through the wind and all the other clatter mdash I rsquo d immediately drop whatever I was doing and head home The signal was unmistakable and I knew I was being called by my father Decades later I rsquo d still [... more]

This is part of a two-part message Listen watch or read the full-length version of this message here https www wisdomonline org teachings luke-lesson- When you go on a trip and begin making your packing list most likely you begin by checking the weather in the place you will be visiting You want to ensure that you are packing for the climate you will be entering Jesus wanted to make sure His disciples understood the climate where they were going on their way to Jerusalem He knew that many of His followers were expecting a hero's welcome and a coronation [... more]