Author Archives: Pete

Trusting, Even in the Testing

Worn out! Weary, exhausted. At the end of one’s rope. Done! That’s how Job’s feeling this morning in chapter sixteen. Numbed by the mental anguish. Little strength left to deal with the physical pain. Not sure he can take much … Continue reading →

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Glory Present, Assume Face Position

There’s a certain protocol around heads of state. If the President of the United States, or the Prime Minister of Canada walks in a room it’s expected people will stand. If you’re military, it’s expected you’ll salute. If you’re a … Continue reading →

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Reading Our Vitals

Yesterday, as I was reading in 1John, I started thinking about vital signs. Indicators that there’s life, particularly indicators of spiritual life. Yesterday I read that if we find that there’s an innate love for others who claim the name … Continue reading →

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Healthy Vital Signs

Apparently it’s not as easy as it looks. You know, those shows where a detective comes upon a body and either grabs their wrist with two fingers, or they pull up their eyelids to check their eyes, or they lean over to … Continue reading →

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You Talk . . . I’ll Listen

There seems to be an increased clarity as I read through Job this year. To be honest, in past years I’ve read through the story and there’s been kind of a fog between chapters 3 and 37. After the initial … Continue reading →

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Anointed

Anointed. The term has been hijacked somewhat. Frequently, when someone says that someone else is “anointed,” it’s meant to convey they are special. That they aren’t your average, run of the mill Christian, but they have some rare calling or … Continue reading →

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Standing Up for God

If there was a line, I think Job may have crossed it. If there was a point where God knew that He would need to have a talk with Job, chapter ten may be it. If there’s any cutting Job’s … Continue reading →

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One Thing I Know

I appreciate a good debate. I admire those who can build an argument, precept by precept. Those who can verbally spar with others, making point and counter-point. Those who, at some point in the debate, leave their prepared notes and … Continue reading →

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Our Fellowship

True confession time . . . I’m kinda’ hooked on The Voice talent show. Very capable singers are given 90 seconds to audition sight unseen to secure a spot on a coach’s team. These coaches are themselves big names in … Continue reading →

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True Disciples

Jesus looked at these new “believers” and determined to test their belief. They were yet to fully realize their deep, deep need to be born again, much less how that would be accomplished. They were yet to bear with Jesus … Continue reading →

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