- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
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Author Archives: Pete
Wise for Salvation
It’s a formula. May not look like it at first glance, but it is. We might not like to think that formulas should have a part in the Christian life, but sometimes they do. And, as Paul get’s ready to … Continue reading
It’s Not You, It’s Us
Hovering over Nehemiah 9 this morning. For over three weeks the people who built the wall have been listening to the Word. What began on the first day of the seventh month with standing before Ezra as he read from … Continue reading
Posted in Nehemiah
Tagged confession, God's character, God's faithfulness, God's grace, God's mercy, God's righteousness
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Going and Coming
For all they knew, it could have been a fool’s errand. They had come to the merciful Master for healing and now He tells them to go to the hard-hearted clerics for inspection. No touch of His hand. No declaration … Continue reading
Do Not Be Afraid . . . Remember the Lord . . . and Fight!
Earlier this week, I was talking to a young friend you has been going through a crisis of faith over the last few years and is kind of wound tight now as she quickly approaches a season of change and … Continue reading
Posted in Nehemiah
Tagged fight the good fight, mighty in battle, spiritual battles, the battle is the Lord's, trusting God
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Getting a Grip on Age Enduring Life
I wonder how often we’re prone to think of eternal life as a future “to do.” That it’s something that starts after death. That it’s something we’ll have to wait to experience. Something we’ll figure out how to do later. … Continue reading
Posted in 1Timothy
Tagged freely give, generosity, heaven on earth, treasure in heaven, wealth
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Be Shrewd
To start with, he was a lousy manager. Lost track of inventory; couldn’t keep the books; really had very little idea of where the stuff was that he was paid to steward. No wonder he lost his job. But, he … Continue reading
The Best Robe
His was a riches to rags story. Having demanded his inheritance early, he blew through his inheritance quickly. Not with investing it for future profit, but instead wasting it on foolhardy pleasures. Soon, rather than living high on the hog … Continue reading
Posted in Luke
Tagged garments of salvation, imputed righteousness, robe of righteousness
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Pursuit and Promise
If there’s anything you take from these opening chapters of Proverbs, it’s that getting wisdom is a result of intentional focus. No one is going to default their way into wisdom. The secrets of skillful living aren’t just accidentally stumbled … Continue reading
Posted in Proverbs
Tagged discernment, Seek first the kingdom, seeking God, The promises of God, wisdom
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In His Confidence
Something I read in Proverbs this morning has me thinking about the multifaceted nature of the believer’s relationship with the God of heaven and earth. Multifaceted. I so like that word. Many sided. As in a cut gem. Each face … Continue reading
Posted in Proverbs
Tagged illumination, intimacy with God, kingdom secrets, sitting at the feet of Jesus, the secrets of God
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