- 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
The Active Agency of Abiding (2016 Remix)
In John 15 Jesus said it was the secret sauce of prayer. He said it was also the key to bearing fruit. In fact, He said, do it and you’ll bear much fruit. Don’t do it and you won’t be … Continue reading
Posted in 1John
Tagged abiding, abiding in Christ, anointing, bible reading, living water, the Holy Spirit, word of God speak
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It Matters What You Love
All you need is love! . . . bum ba bum ba ba . . . All you need is love! . . . bum ba bum ba ba . . . All you need is love, love! . . … Continue reading
Posted in 1John
Tagged love one another, loving this world, not of this world, the love of God
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Another Thing to Know (2016 Remix)
Yesterday, reading John’s gospel, I was reminded that, while there are many things I don’t know when it comes to the things of God, one thing I do know is that “though I was blind, now I see” (Jn. 9:25). … Continue reading
Easier Said Than Done
“Seek God,” he said, “Plead with the Almighty for mercy” (Job 8:5). Such was the encouragement of Job’s friend. Go, do it, man! “If you are a pure and upright surely then He will rouse Himself for you” (Job 8:6a). … Continue reading
So That Our Joy May Be Complete
John writes not just to defend a body of knowledge but to contend for a body of believers. While he wants to protect the faith, he’s equally motivated by wanting to preserve the fellowship. How come? So that our joy … Continue reading
An Unclear Question
That it’s a rhetorical question seems clear. It’s intent? Not as clear. Hovering over Job 4 this morning. It’s round 1 with the “let’s comfort Job by condemning Job” tag-team triplet of Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, EB&Z (has a nice … Continue reading
Posted in Job
Tagged confidence, hope, no confidence in the flesh, our hope, union with Christ
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He Asked For It
Started in on Job a couple of days ago. This morning, I’m hovering over chapter 3. I know what’s coming over the next several chapters. Some pretty cringe-worthy debate between Job and his friends. But he asked for it. Upon … Continue reading
Do We Need to Fight? (2021 Remix)
Did a bit of rework on some thoughts from 5 years ago. The thoughts seem just as relevant today as they were then and the question still worth asking. While so much has changed, so much hasn’t. Hmm . . … Continue reading
Posted in 1Peter
Tagged casting our cares upon Him, Christian unity, humble yourselves, humility
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Drawn (2016 Rerun)
When it comes to the dynamics of our salvation there is much to evoke awe and wonder. Start with a debt we could not pay because of transgressions against a holy God, and that the debt was paid in full … Continue reading
