Author Archives: Pete

Keep Listening

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Pete

Dear Advice Columnist, Elihu: I have a problem. Actually, I have a lot of problems. Actually actually, I have a lot of REALLY big problems. I have lost my wealth, I have lost all my children and their families, I … Continue reading →

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Take Care, Remember, and Behold

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Pete

In order to try and track with Elihu’s counsel to Job, I’m reading ahead in my Job reading plan, taking in bigger chunks so as to try and grasp the big ideas. This morning, there’s a quotable quote that I … Continue reading →

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“It’s What I Do”

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Pete

Jonah was on my reading plan this morning. Love this story! Just to observe again how God interacts with everything — from stubborn prophets, to whirling winds, to raging seas, to shaking-in-their boots sailors, to big fish, to a city … Continue reading →

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Another Approach

Posted on December 9, 2024 by Pete

Job, and his friends were both pretty clear on “what” had happened. Where they differed was on the “why.” For Job’s friends it was pretty clear, “You’re suffering because something’s wrong with you — you must have sinned some pretty … Continue reading →

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Kind of Gospel-Like

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Pete

Trying to hear what the kid has to say this morning. Elihu has listened long enough to the back-and-forth of the grey-heads, now it’s his turn. Job has already had his “drop the mic” moment (Job 31:40), and now the … Continue reading →

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Sheltered, Shepherded, Soothed

Posted on December 5, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a great multitude this morning. A great multitude that can’t be numbered. A multitude from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages. All standing together. Clothed in white robes with palm branches in their hands. And … Continue reading →

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Time to Speak Up

Posted on December 4, 2024 by Pete

Up to this point, he was content to observe the back and forth between Job and his so-called “friends.” For 28 chapters he’s eavesdropped on their debate. After all, he’s just the kid in the crowd, thus considering it all … Continue reading →

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More to Come

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Pete

There was more they needed to know, but this night wasn’t the night. Though Jesus had given His disciples the full gospel, the implications of that gospel were yet to be fully realized — and that would have to wait … Continue reading →

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The Bow Undone

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Pete

Read Job 29 and 30 together and it’s a dickens of a contrast — the best of times and the worst of times. Chapter 29 is Job at his best, a force to be reckoned with. In his prime (29:4), … Continue reading →

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Betrothed!

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Pete

Reading in Hosea this morning and some repeated words hit me in a fresh way, waves of wonder crashing over me as I not only chew on them but hear them whispered to me again . . . “I will … Continue reading →

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