Author Archives: Pete

A Liturgy for the Local Church

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Pete

Often, I read Paul’s letter to the Romans through only the lens of a “great theological treatise” and forget it was written to a group of people. When I do this, I can take such pleasure in dotting theological i’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Simple. Shouldn’t It Be Easy?

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Pete

A Saturday morning journal entry, a Saturday morning post. Can’t remember the last time I did that. But I have some time alone this morning and thought I’d give it a try. Really haven’t had much alone time this week … Continue reading →

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The King

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Pete

Two words. That’s what jumps from the page of my bible this morning. Not the first time I’ve encountered these two words as I’ve been reading in Matthew, but it’s the first time they’re used this way. In the genealogy, … Continue reading →

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An Antidote for The Wine of Confusion (2009 Rerun)

Posted on March 9, 2026 by Pete

This morning, in my reading plan it’s the combination of reading Psalm 60 and the latter part of Romans 8 which is so impactful. Of having “O God, You have rejected us” and “If God is for us, who can … Continue reading →

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He Will Sustain You (2013 Remix)

Posted on March 5, 2026 by Pete

Life isn’t always a McDonald’s. Sometimes you don’t get to pull up, place your order, and “have it your way.” It’s not a Starbucks. Though you might know exactly what you want and place your 25-syllable drink order with “extra … Continue reading →

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From Egypt Until Now

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Pete

As I read Numbers 14 this morning, if I had to put myself into the story, if I had to pick one of the cast members that I thought probably was there to reflect me, I’m not sure I’d like … Continue reading →

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Vigilant 50+

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Pete

Back in the 1980’s and 1990’s, what began as an ad campaign, became, for many, a life’s goal. Freedom 55. The idea was that with the right investments (and the right company to invest them with, of course) one could … Continue reading →

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Let’s Go to Work

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Pete

They never knew what it was to go look for a job. Never had to apply for a position. Never had to wonder what to do after waking up every morning. They just went to work. For they had been … Continue reading →

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Always Facing the Glory

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Pete

They couldn’t get close — something I read said about 3 football fields away — but they could get centered. Too dangerous to be adjacent, but too important not to be aligned. While they couldn’t go face-to-face with the glory … Continue reading →

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The Kids Keep Singing (2014 Remix)

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Pete

Hear the word “Hosanna” and most of us will go immediately to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Cloaks spread on the road . . . branches cut from trees and laid before this One coming to them humbly, mounted on … Continue reading →

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