Author Archives: Pete

Chez Wisdom

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Pete

Been mostly offline this week as I’ve been on almost full-time grandpa duty. Doesn’t seem possible that one little toddler can consume so much of a grown man’s energy . . . but that’s why I guess, generally speaking, parenting … Continue reading →

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God’s Good Hand

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Pete

I’m not sure who said it, but as I hover over Ezra’s continuing story, I’m reminded of someone saying, “We’re all worship hogs!” But Ezra wasn’t. Though, within the heart of man, there might be the natural desire to want … Continue reading →

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In His Confidence

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Pete

Gain better than silver. Profit exceeding gold. More precious than jewels, and nothing one could desire can compare. In one hand there is long life, in the other riches and honor. Ways of pleasantness, paths of peace. A tree of … Continue reading →

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I’m Listening . . . Still . . .

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Pete

Started in on Proverbs this morning. After reading chapter 1, chewed on how important it is to have ears to hear. Then, as I sometimes do when a thought doesn’t immediately form, I went back in my e-Journal to look … Continue reading →

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Blessed Are the Awake

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Pete

Anticipation. The act of anticipating. Of regarding something as possible and taking action to be prepared. Of looking forward to something in the future with a present readiness. The opposite of anticipation? Being unaware. Unengaged. Not ready. Asleep at the … Continue reading →

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From Super Power to Separated House

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Pete

Chewing on King Uzziah’s story this morning in 2 Chronicles 26. Sixteen years old when he took the throne. Fifty-two years at the top of the food chain. Started well. Ended . . . well, not so well. Taking note, … Continue reading →

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Good, Pleasant, and Fitting

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Pete

Yesterday morning, one of the highlights of my Sunday was singing with the saints. It is every Sunday. There’s just something about hearing voices lifting up the name of Jesus. Something about looking upon the countenance of those who sing … Continue reading →

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Our Eyes Are On You

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Pete

Code red! Threat level severe! Enemy forces were coming together against Judah. And King Jehoshaphat, sizing up the tri-nation army being assembled against them, came to a most reasonable conclusion, “We are powerless against this great horde that is coming … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith . . . Increasing Love

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Pete

I know there is specific context around the letters Paul wrote to the church of the Thessalonians. That they had been saved out of the world . . . but into the frying pan. The heat of persecution surrounding them … Continue reading →

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Lean On Me

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Pete

Honestly, I don’t think I’m bright enough to pickup on such stuff on my own. When this happens in my morning reading, I really do think it is an encounter of the divine kind. I’m reading in 2Chronicles this morning … Continue reading →

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