Monthly Archives: October 2021

Last Words among Last Words

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Pete

Wrapped up about 20 days in 1 and 2 Peter. Peter’s last letters to those taking it in the teeth for Jesus. Peter’s final exhortations for those in the pressure cooker of oppression, dispersion, and some confusion about the end … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Repentance

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Pete

Would I be off-base in thinking that, in general, repentance isn’t something that most of us — believer or not — view too favorably? While some may see no reason for it at all, is it a stretch that even … Continue reading →

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Ain’t Necessarily a Duck

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Pete

It has got to be one of the scariest verses in all of Scripture. Thus, one that is worth wrestling with and one that needs to be cataloged within the filter of holy discernment. Because, according to the Spirit, despite … Continue reading →

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Idols and Stumbling Blocks

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Pete

One of the “advantages” of reading through the Old Testament prophets, I find, is the language the Spirit gives through them for identifying and describing sin. If you want to expand your vocabulary regarding transgression against God, just hang out … Continue reading →

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Can’t Wait to Get to the End

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Pete

Just finished reading Job 3. Job’s delivered up the first volley in what will be a long back-and-forth match — him against his so-called comforters. A match which for millennia has been replayed over and over as many who have … Continue reading →

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A Faith of Equal Standing

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Pete

Went back and had a look at my journal. Putting down some thoughts on 2Peter 1 this morning will be the fifth year in a row that I’ve paused to chew on these opening verses in 2Peter. Says something when … Continue reading →

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Exhortation. Identification. Affirmation.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Pete

A month ago I wrapped up Isaiah and give it my vote for consideration as a prophetic book that the church would do well to study in this season (you can check that post out here). A month later I’m … Continue reading →

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Do We Need to Fight?

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Pete

It was a quick conversation. A passing comment / counter-comment chat in the restroom quickly conducted between washing and drying our hands. Used to be those were light chats about the weather or the local sports team. Now, seems every … Continue reading →

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Doing What’s Right

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Pete

Would it be accurate to say that our natural tendency when doing what’s right is that we want what we’re doing to be deemed as right? That it’s hard to stand for what is true when the world around you … Continue reading →

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In the Right

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Pete

I have an early morning airport run to make, so gonna be quick to jot down a few thoughts after starting in on Lamentations this morning. The city is empty. The sounds of weeping echo in the barren streets. Most … Continue reading →

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