Author Archives: Pete

Let Wisdom Reign!

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Pete

If the first couple of chapters of Proverbs are any indicator, then evidently Solomon was not an “under promise, over deliver” sort of guy. As he seeks to convince his son to hear instruction and not forsake teaching (1:8); as … Continue reading →

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A Triune God, A Twofold Prayer

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Pete

The verse pops first because I think it’s a Trinitarian verse. But as I chew on it, it’s the twofold prayer that feeds my soul. The church at Thessalonica really was a remarkable church. Paul had only “three Sabbath days” … Continue reading →

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To Me Be the Glory

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Pete

Okay . . . I guess there’s glory, and then, there’s glory. Glory we give and, according to Paul this morning, glory we get. I know, sounds weird to even think about “to me be the glory”, but get used … Continue reading →

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A Little Play Acting Here, A Bit of Cover Up There

Posted on July 21, 2025 by Pete

A crowd had gathered to hear the Savior, but they pushed and shoved and treated each other with “insulting neglect” (Greek Lexicon). They were purportedly there to hear the truth but failed to see the incongruity of stepping on one … Continue reading →

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Even When I’m Powerless, My Eyes Still Work

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Pete

No time this morning for journaling, so re-read some past entries — seems I’ve been captured by this story a few times over the years. The words that particularly grabbed me this morning? “We do not know what to do, … Continue reading →

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Nothing’s Random

Posted on July 17, 2025 by Pete

This week our church has been running a sports camp each evening hosting about 120 kids as they learn skills, play games, and burn off energy. I’m running (walking?) with seven and eight-year-olds and getting home each night with my … Continue reading →

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My Portion

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Pete

Psalm 142 is a cave prayer. Over the years, I have regularly paused to capture in my journal thoughts on cave dwelling — four of those times prompted by Psalm 142. So, I’m not surprised that Psalm 142 again gives … Continue reading →

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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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