Author Archives: Pete

This Day

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Pete

It’s easy to get consumed with “the day.” Easy for all our mental energies to be sucked into the vortex of trying to figure out this “current cultural moment.” But this morning I’m reminded that I need to step back … Continue reading →

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A Nomination (Again)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Pete

Chewing on my readings this morning and the thought came that a lesser-known guy in the anti-climactic part of the crucifixion story is deserving of an exhibit in the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith.” How come? Because he did what … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Pete

Entered the Hall of Faith this morning, Hebrews 11. Though I have a “seasons pass”, as I enter and behold the exhibits again, I’m struck that I really should be visiting here more often — more than my once-a-year reading … Continue reading →

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Earnest Counsel

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Pete

It’s an episode of “friends” that captures the spotlight in my Proverbs reading this morning. Faithful are the wounds of a friend;       profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,       and the sweetness of a friend … Continue reading →

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Done Deal! But Not Done Dealing. (2018 Rerun)

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Pete

Ours is a faith of holy tensions. Many of our foundations and principles for navigating life as Christians are not just either/or, but rather both/and. For example, God is sovereign, and we have free will. Jesus will build His church, … Continue reading →

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Our HOV Lane

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Pete

Isaiah 35 looks forward to a day when the wilderness will be renewed. A day when the weak of hands and the feeble of knees and the anxious of heart will be redeemed. A day when “they shall see the … Continue reading →

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Bad Breath

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Pete

Judgment. It’s just what you’re going to encounter when you read the prophets. Perhaps that’s why some avoid this part of their bibles. They want the God of steadfast love, abounding grace, and perpetual patience. They want the promises and … Continue reading →

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A Delicacy Free Menu

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Pete

This morning, it’s a twice repeated warning in Proverbs that’s causing me to pause and noodle a bit. When you sit down to eat with a ruler,       observe carefully what is before you,and put a knife to your throat       if you are … Continue reading →

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We Wait (2016 Remix)

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Pete

So often what gets me wrapped around the axle with prophecy is trying to lock down the “when.” When will that happen? In ancient Israel’s day? During Christ’s first advent? At His second advent? Presently, during this now but not … Continue reading →

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The Pompous Pride of All Glory

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Pete

Isaiah 23:17-18 hooks me. I’m intrigued by how God purposes to redeem the “merchandise and wages” of a prostitute and make them “holy to the LORD.” And so, I hover over Isaiah 23 for a bit this morning. I quickly … Continue reading →

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