Category Archives: Luke

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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Beam Surgery

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Pete

It seems easy enough, but I’m thinking that plucking a beam out of your own eye is a lot harder than it sounds. In fact, as I noodle on Jesus’ parable, I’m wondering if the beam, even if we’re looking … Continue reading →

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Jesus Increased

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Pete

Another “report card” on Jesus early years. Another “wait-a-minute” moment as I try and noodle again on what it meant for God the Son, the Second Person of the Trinity, God fully God, to take on flesh and become a … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace Was On Him

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Pete

I’ve been reading “favor” for so many years in the ESV that when I encounter “grace” in the CSB this morning it kind of stops me in my tracks. After all, what did Jesus need grace for? When [Jesus’ father … Continue reading →

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The Privilege

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Pete

Encountered something in my CSB this morning which, while it may not be the strictest translation of the original, it’s interpretation of the original is certainly impactful. Where am I reading? Luke’s gospel. What am I reading? Zechariah’s Spirit-filled, prophet … Continue reading →

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