Monthly Archives: September 2024

An Indestructible Life

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Pete

This morning? A bit of resurrection appreciation. Easter’s not just for the spring. Reading in Hebrews. Reading about Jesus as priest. More specifically, that He’s “a priest forever.” Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under … Continue reading →

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A Waiting Game

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a verse in Isaiah this morning. More so, hovering over a particular word. An action word, a verb. A verb twice used. First about something that God is doing, then about something His people should be doing. And … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give In

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Pete

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 →

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Gracing It Out

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Pete

I’m thinking there’s probably any number of reasons why a runner might slow down, or even stop, before crossing the finish line. Could be because of an injury. Could be because they are overcome with weariness and feel like there’s … Continue reading →

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Addicting

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Pete

Here’s the problem I think is being addressed in my reading this morning: if we consider the gospel something that relates only to “getting saved” and is not an active dynamic in how we think about “being saved”, then we’ll … Continue reading →

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