Author Archives: Pete

Satisfied With His Goodness

Posted on October 8, 2025 by Pete

Oh, what it would have been for those in exile to hear the words of God’s promise through Jeremiah? For those who remembered Zion from afar as they sat and wept by the rivers of Babylon (Ps. 137:1), what hope … Continue reading →

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The Sanctifying Impact of Others’ Sin

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Pete

Life under the sun. Kind of rough, if I’m picking up on what the Preacher is laying down. So many of what we might consider to be the “should be’s” just ain’t necessarily so. I was reminded of that, right … Continue reading →

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The Beloved of My Soul

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Pete

The heart of God. That’s what jumped off the page this morning. And in a kind of unexpected place. Book of the Bible? Jeremiah. Chapter in this prophet’s oracles? Twelve. Context for his words? God’s judgment of His people. Impact … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Siege (2020 Rerun)

Posted on September 30, 2025 by Pete

Talking to a neighbor last night as we kept an eye on her kids and my grandsons playing together in the street. She had some questions about the bible. “Who are the Nephilim?” she asks. “Oh brother,” I think, “can … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast with Humility

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Pete

Okay, I may be about to misapply a principle of salvation, but here goes. Let’s see how this plays. Reading in James this morning. Reminded that our salvation is God’s doing, that it is He who “brought us forth by … Continue reading →

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Much Vexation?

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Pete

Much Vexation? What!?!? Wait a minute! Stop the train! Back up the bus! What is going on here!?!? I’ve just finished taking in thirty-one chapters of wisdom. You know, wisdom — better than silver, more profitable than gold, more precious … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Greens

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Pete

Two more helpings of greens this morning as I wrap up Hebrews. Thought I’d go back and chew on all the “let us” that’s been served up over the past four weeks. Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest … Continue reading →

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Touch Me and See

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over one of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, this morning. A disconcerting experience, says Luke, one that “startled and frightened” those who had witnessed Jesus’ death and were now hearing stories that He was alive. A scary encounter of the divine … Continue reading →

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Divine Location Services (2015 Remix)

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Pete

“Enable Location Services?” It seems that almost every app asks me that same question. While for some of these apps, like my maps, I know it’s because they want to know how to direct me, for others I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Sing

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Pete

A little bit of search engine work and I find out the song is now 30 years old. How I remember the emotion it so often stirred within the heart as we sung it. Even as it comes to mind … Continue reading →

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