Author Archives: Pete

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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The Shadows or The Shadow-Caster?

Posted on June 30, 2025 by Pete

Paul didn’t say they were wrong or bad. Didn’t say they had no value. But he did warn that they were not the way nor the best. Warned that they shouldn’t be embraced as the things above all things or … Continue reading →

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Complex Simplification

Posted on June 27, 2025 by Pete

Okay, I’ll admit it — there’s a certain danger in reductionism. A risk, when trying to simplify something that is complex, of over-simplifying so that too much is lost. That in trying to put something on the “bottom shelf” for … Continue reading →

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The Name to Never Forget

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Pete

“My people” tend to be pretty familiar with a guy named Mephibosheth (2Samuel 9). A competing heir to the throne, crippled in both feet, and shown kindness for the sake of another. A natural enemy without any strength to elevate … Continue reading →

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Learn the Secret

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Pete

A little bit of Paul and a little bit of Psalms combine this morning to awaken awe and promote peace. How come? Because through my readings, the Spirit drives home a secret. First, Paul. He’s wrapping up his letter to … Continue reading →

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Let Your Reasonableness Be Known

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Pete

Rejoice in the Lord alwaysAnd again, I say rejoiceRejoice in the Lord alwaysAnd again, I say rejoice Rejoice, rejoice,And again, I say rejoiceRejoice, rejoice,And again, I say rejoice Okay, not a lot to that little song. But from what I … Continue reading →

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Like Hitting a Bad Note

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Pete

It really is kind of a shocking end to what’s been a magnificent and glorious opus. And what an opus Psalm 119 has been. It’s been a song to beat all other songs — not just in length, not just … Continue reading →

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