Category Archives: Luke

Captivated

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Pete

Back in the saddle after a quick round trip to New York State last week. Had the joy of hanging with some missionaries, had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with some shepherds. I’m on the board of Village Missions and … Continue reading →

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The Prize at This Time

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Pete

It hits me as another of those “Really?” sayings of Jesus. You know, I believe it because Jesus said it . . . but do I really believe it, because I’m not sure it’s really real. Then Peter said, “Look, … Continue reading →

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The Corruption of a Commendable Covenant

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Pete

Connecting some dots this morning between two of my readings. In Nehemiah, it’s the written, officially sealed, binding agreement of a people taking an oath of obedience. In Luke, it’s the story of a wince-invoking, offensively sanctimonious, boastful assertion of … Continue reading →

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In Your Midst

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Pete

They were always firing questions at Him, either to try and prove their superiority or to undermine His credibility. But one day the Pharisees asked a question which, for those with ears to hear, would be a game-changer, revealing a … Continue reading →

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Unworthy Servants

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Pete

Good for nothing. Pretty harsh words when used of someone else. Considered by our culture to be especially inappropriate, self-harming words when used of ourselves. Good for nothing. That’s the literal translation of the Greek word achreios — a word … Continue reading →

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A Limited Time Offer

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Pete

Back at my desk after 10 days with the WHOLE family — first time we’ve all been together since February 2020. Fourteen of us then, seventeen of us now. I’m burnt, I’m water-logged, and my cup is full. Don’t know … Continue reading →

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Blessed are the Awake (2018 Rerun)

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Pete

Another of my daughters and her kids arrived this week as we get ready for all the family to be together for the next 10 days back in B.C. First time we’ve all been together since before COVID! Looking forward … Continue reading →

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Bad Eyes

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Pete

They wanted a sign. Jesus said to them “I’m it!” (Lk. 11:29-32) The queen of the south had Solomon. The men of Nineveh had Jonah. And the generation of Jesus? Well, they had Him, the Light of the world (Jn. … Continue reading →

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Questions of the Distracted

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Pete

“Lord, don’t You care?” What kind of question is that? Give your head a shake! Who’s gonna ask such a question of the God who has declared that His glory is seen as we know that He is in essence … Continue reading →

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A Morning Smorgasbord

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Pete

One of those “sampler” mornings when all four readings provide a little something to chew on and create a wonderful smorgasbord of combined flavor. In Luke, Jesus tells the parable of the sower and the seed. “Listen up,” says Jesus, … Continue reading →

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