Monthly Archives: July 2025

Righteous Hammers (2019 Remix)

Posted on July 14, 2025 by Pete

Found myself hovering over Psalm 141 this morning. A relatively short psalm but, for me at least, not an easy psalm to figure out. It’s prayer, that’s clear (v.1-2). And there are some enemies involved, that’s obvious too (v.5b-10). But … Continue reading →

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The Lord Will Fulfill His Purpose for Me

Posted on July 11, 2025 by Pete

I’m wrapping up an 18+ month cohort with some guys at my church, a cohort focused on preparing someone for pastoral leadership within the church. It’s been a great run. But honestly, this last assignment, though I appreciate its intent, … Continue reading →

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No Looking Back . . . Mostly

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Pete

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 →

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Same Who. Same Why.

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Pete

This morning, as I read some familiar sounding words, I’m struck by how different the context seems to be for these words. And my initial conclusion is that it’s not just about what you’re doing, it’s about who’s asking you … Continue reading →

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Follow the Leader

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Pete

They had turned to God from idols. And it showed in how they lived. Instead of living to serve only their appetites, they became known for serving the living and true God. No longer were they simply working for stuff … Continue reading →

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A New Testament Command from an Old Testament Source

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Pete

I think if I’m honest with myself, I don’t expect a lot from reading Chronicles. Not just because of the seemingly endless, and sometimes to me pointless — though ALL Scripture is God-breathed and profitable (2Tim. 3:16) — genealogies that … Continue reading →

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Hidden

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Pete

Five words. I’m chewing on just five words this morning. And one word kind of captures the taste in my mouth – overwhelming! In this day of expressive individualism, where human flourishing is equated with being seen for “who I … Continue reading →

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