Author Archives: Pete

An Upward Call (2013 Remix)

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Pete

I think it’s true to say that I am always inspired and challenged by Philippians 3. Inspired by the thought of counting all things as loss against the gain of “the surpassing worth of knowing Christ” (3:8). Challenged by the … Continue reading →

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Get Rid of the High Places

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Pete

Continuing to make my way through 2 Kings. This morning, it’s chapters 14 and 15. And the ominous back beats that characterize 1 and 2 Kings continue to pulse as king after king is introduced. The pattern is pretty obvious. … Continue reading →

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Honoring Such Men (2013 Rerun)

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Pete

This morning, I’m obeying a command-to-obey. “Honor such men,” writes Paul. So, I will by re-posting something from 2013. But as I do, I’m reminded that believers should be an honoring people. In fact, Paul tells another church that when … Continue reading →

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Windows in Heaven (2017 Rerun)

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Pete

Windows in heaven . . . the phrase grabbed me this morning as I read in 2 Kings. A wide opening through which God’s abundant provision can flow. If heaven were a great fire, think of its window as a … Continue reading →

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Where Understanding Comes From

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Pete

From today’s readings, I’ve been shaken a bit by a fresh reminder that God will send even lying spirits from heaven to accomplish his long-range plans on earth (1Kings 22:19-23). And that just set me up for a fresh remembrance … Continue reading →

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Exceedingly Broad

Posted on June 9, 2025 by Pete

If we really believed it then we’d really be after it. If we thought it was true, we’d make sure to invest the time. This morning, I’m chewing on a verse in Psalm 119. I have seen a limit to … Continue reading →

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Ravens and Gentiles and Widows, Oh My!

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over a verse in 1Kings 17 this morning. Maybe an expected promise, but certainly fulfilled in unexpected ways. There’s a drought in the land of Israel. The LORD God Himself has turned off the tap so that no rain … Continue reading →

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All Speaking at the Same Time

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Pete

Last night I was in a room meeting with about 90 other people. And, at one point, they were all speaking at the same time! Speaking loudly at the same time. And it was wonderful. One of the perks I … Continue reading →

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What’s the Therefore There For?

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Pete

This morning the chewing seems a little harder. Arrested by a verse that normally, I think, I’d just pass over. But it’s a therefore — and trying to be clear on what it’s there for — that’s got me thinking. … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Sojourner (2014 Rerun)

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over a verse in the Psaltery’s love song to the Word of God. If I had decided to write down a few thoughts this morning, I think I might have titled it “Whistle While You Walk.” Instead, I was … Continue reading →

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