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Category Archives: Luke
Maintaining My Saltiness
Jesus really wasn’t about “attractional ministry.” He didn’t seem overly concerned with “removing barriers” and making the curious comfortable. In fact, when the crowds “accompanied Him” (Lk. 14:25), Jesus talked about the cost of following Him. Any one of you … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged count the cost, counting all things loss, following Jesus, forsaking all, union with Christ
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Have This Mind
Got back this weekend from a week away with the whole family. What a blessing. But what a hit my morning routine takes. Good to be back at my desk . . . Give me the choice, and I’ll take … Continue reading
Posted in Luke, Philippians
Tagged Christ's humility, humble yourselves, humility, kingdom of heaven, the mind of Christ, union with Christ
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Touch Me and See
Hovering over one of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, this morning. A disconcerting experience, says Luke, one that “startled and frightened” those who had witnessed Jesus’ death and were now hearing stories that He was alive. A scary encounter of the divine … Continue reading
A Nomination (Again)
Chewing on my readings this morning and the thought came that a lesser-known guy in the anti-climactic part of the crucifixion story is deserving of an exhibit in the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith.” How come? Because he did what … Continue reading
Take a Seat . . . Down There
Not the first time I’ve read this parable. Not the first I’ve paused to noodle on it. Not the first time I’ve been challenged to apply it. But I do think it’s the first time I’ve noticed that Jesus noticed. … Continue reading
A Little Play Acting Here, A Bit of Cover Up There
A crowd had gathered to hear the Savior, but they pushed and shoved and treated each other with “insulting neglect” (Greek Lexicon). They were purportedly there to hear the truth but failed to see the incongruity of stepping on one … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged a little leaven, confessing our sin, forgiveness, hypocrisy, the cleansing blood
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No Looking Back . . . Mostly
If you pause and chew on it a bit, it’s actually kind of chilling. They are words spoken by Jesus which, seems to me, might be considered among Jesus’ more harsh words. They hit as kinda’ judgy. After all, declaring … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged I have decided to follow Jesus, no looking back, Wholeheartedly
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A Magnifier
One of those mornings where a few words in a pretty well known bible story just grab me. Just five words. Each word, when alone, easily defined. But when those words are combined, the phrase stretches my ability to articulate … Continue reading
Don’t Give In
The cross was on the horizon and Jesus had set His face toward the horizon (Lk. 9:51). Though His disciples didn’t see it, the shadow of impending death hovered over Jesus. It was going to get hard — really hard … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged Jesus prayed, pray about it, stand fast, tempted yet without sin, trials and temptations
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The Lord Knows
Two pieces of teaching come together this morning, one from Jesus and the other from Paul. Kingdom teaching connected to comfort teaching. First, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees (like they really wanted to know) “when the kingdom of God … Continue reading
Posted in 2Timothy, Luke
Tagged God knows, He knows my name, kingdom of God, kingdom of heaven, trust in the Lord
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