- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Author Archives: Pete
Three Principles for When I Feel Like I Don’t Wanna Get Out of Bed Ever
I know, from reading James before in the KJV, that Elijah was “subject to like passions as we are” (James 5:17). I know, from reading James before in the ESV, that Elijah was “a man with a nature like ours.” … Continue reading
Give Me Understanding
The songwriter appeals to the One who made him to help him. Give me understanding, he pleads, help me figure this out and to trust you as I do. Your hands made me and formed me;give me understandingso that I … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged God's sovereignty, justice, sanctification, shame, suffering, trials
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Beware the Hospitality of Bethel
1Kings 13 is a head-scratcher. A prophet from Judah, “a man of God”, is told to go to Bethel and cry out against the altar, the idolatry, and the man-made religion established there by Jeroboam, king of the northern kingdom, … Continue reading
Jesus Increased
Another “report card” on Jesus early years. Another “wait-a-minute” moment as I try and noodle again on what it meant for God the Son, the Second Person of the Trinity, God fully God, to take on flesh and become a … Continue reading
God’s Grace Was On Him
I’ve been reading “favor” for so many years in the ESV that when I encounter “grace” in the CSB this morning it kind of stops me in my tracks. After all, what did Jesus need grace for? When [Jesus’ father … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged all sufficient grace, Jesus our high priest, tempted yet without sin, the lowly Jesus
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Walking Freely In An Open Place
According to my journal, I chewed on and then wrote about this verse in 2013. I did it again in 2018. Another five years have passed, and again the verse catches my eye and my thoughts this morning. Seems to … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms
Tagged bible study, freedom, open places, walk in the Spirit, word of God speak
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The Privilege
Encountered something in my CSB this morning which, while it may not be the strictest translation of the original, it’s interpretation of the original is certainly impactful. Where am I reading? Luke’s gospel. What am I reading? Zechariah’s Spirit-filled, prophet … Continue reading
For He Will Broaden Your Understanding
Weary from grief (Psalm 119:28). That’s the songwriter’s bottom line — if he were talking in CSB language. If ESV language, “My soul melts away for sorrow.” And if he allowed Peterson to put words in his mouth, “My sad … Continue reading
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Tagged revive us again, sorrow, the Word of God, weariness, word of God speak
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Pray About It
Hovering over the third stanza of Psalm 119 this morning. In it is one of my life verses, not surprised to encounter it. But this morning I also encounter a verse which particularly resonates for the first time. Bottom line, … Continue reading
God at Gibeon (2018 Rerun)
Slept in this morning. Time to read, not much time to process, even less time to type. But what grabbed me this morning in 1Kings is something I chewed on a bit 5 years ago. Rerunning that post for this … Continue reading
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