Author Archives: Pete

Where God Chooses to Dwell

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Pete

This morning I’m chewing on where God is dwelling. Every Sunday, our corporate worship begins with a call to examine ourselves.  And it’s always the same inventory we’re encouraged to consider.  Are we weary and need rest?  Are we mourning … Continue reading →

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Give Me Some Attitude

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Pete

There’s a lot of attitude in my house these days.  Though my grandsons have been living with me now for almost three years, it’s as they get to be 3 and 4 ½ years old that the attitude-o-meter in the … Continue reading →

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Soul Preservative (2014 Rerun)

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Pete

My thoughts go back to the days of canning. That time of year when fruits and vegetables were prepared and then packed into glass Mason jars. As I recall it, there were three key components to making sure that was … Continue reading →

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Perfected For All Time

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Pete

Not so much hovering over a phrase this morning as I am soaking in it. A reminder that re-centers reality. A truth I can take through the day. A word (actually, four words) that can’t help but evoke a bit … Continue reading →

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Bringing Forth Justice

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Pete

I read the familiar verses, and I reach for my dark green colored-pencil to underline the phrase. But then I pause, and instead grab my red colored-pencil. Behold My Servant, whom I uphold,My chosen, in whom My soul delights;I have … Continue reading →

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An Indestructible Life

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Pete

This morning? A bit of resurrection appreciation. Easter’s not just for the spring. Reading in Hebrews. Reading about Jesus as priest. More specifically, that He’s “a priest forever.” Now if perfection had been attainable through the Levitical priesthood (for under … Continue reading →

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A Waiting Game

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a verse in Isaiah this morning. More so, hovering over a particular word. An action word, a verb. A verb twice used. First about something that God is doing, then about something His people should be doing. And … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give In

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Pete

The cross was on the horizon and Jesus had set His face toward the horizon (Lk. 9:51). Though His disciples didn’t see it, the shadow of impending death hovered over Jesus. It was going to get hard — really hard … Continue reading →

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Gracing It Out

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Pete

I’m thinking there’s probably any number of reasons why a runner might slow down, or even stop, before crossing the finish line. Could be because of an injury. Could be because they are overcome with weariness and feel like there’s … Continue reading →

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Addicting

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Pete

Here’s the problem I think is being addressed in my reading this morning: if we consider the gospel something that relates only to “getting saved” and is not an active dynamic in how we think about “being saved”, then we’ll … Continue reading →

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