Category Archives: Luke

Be Shrewd

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Pete

To start with, he was a lousy manager. Lost track of inventory; couldn’t keep the books; really had very little idea of where the stuff was that he was paid to steward. No wonder he lost his job. But, he … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Best Robe

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Pete

His was a riches to rags story. Having demanded his inheritance early, he blew through his inheritance quickly. Not with investing it for future profit, but instead wasting it on foolhardy pleasures. Soon, rather than living high on the hog … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

To Bear Fruit

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Pete

Jesus interpreted the news for them. That incident where Pilate decided to shed the blood of those not so innocent Galileans who had come to shed the blood of their innocent sacrifices in Jerusalem? Don’t think it was God’s divine … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Religious Leaven

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Pete

It’s religious leaven. Allow in even the tiniest amount and it’s gonna spread. While just a little bit might seem quite innocuous at first, once it’s allowed in the mix there’s a good chance it’ll take over. Can’t really see … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Bondage of Self-Justification

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Pete

Found a sin to avoid as I read in the Gospel of Luke this morning (20:25-29). One to be on guard against. One, if I’m honest, I’ve been trapped by too many times to count. The guy was a lawyer. … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Secret of the Seed

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Pete

“Bless the LORD,” pens the songwriter, “and forget not all His benefits” (Ps. 103:2). Praise Him as you count the many blessings that come from being His. That verse comes to mind as I hover over a well-known, well-worn, perhaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Firm Foundation

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Pete

Reminded this morning that building a firm foundation doesn’t prevent a flood. “Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? Everyone who comes to Me and hears My words and does them, I will … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

A Fresh Wineskin

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Pete

By its very nature, time takes what is new and makes it old. Subtly and slowly transforming that which was once innovative and demanding attention into something considered status quo and taken for granted. Morphing that which once invoked wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

In All the Scriptures

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Pete

It’s a story that easily captures the imagination. Three men walking away from Jerusalem. Two were neighbors from Emmaus, the Third they didn’t recognize. The two were talking about the crucifixion, the Other had been crucified. The two in confused … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What If He Had Spoken Their Names?

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Pete

When we think of the crucifixion we tend to think of the “main event”–the hours that Jesus hung upon the cross. That’s more than enough to make us cringe, more than sufficient to bow our heads at the injustice. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Luke | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment