Author Archives: Pete

A Stream of Water

Hovering over a proverb this morning. At first its flavor is that of God’s sovereignty. But as I keep chewing, I start to taste the sweetness of God’s Son. The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand … Continue reading

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The Burden is Lifted

It is the burden of the message the prophet, Isaiah, was called to carry. The words no one wants to say to his people yet were strained from his platform. And, as one commentator puts it, “with dirge-like monotony” the … Continue reading

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Aman, Aman (2022 Rerun)

I don’t normally rerun posts which are relatively recent. Making an exception this morning. How come? Because, while it is the ancient Scripture in Isaiah that caught my attention this morning, it’s a recent post from two years ago that … Continue reading

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It Is Turned!

There it is! Found it! Have been reading in Esther for the past few days. Fascinating story, but no mention of God. Mesmerizing plot development, but not a hint of Messiah. But there, in chapter 9, there it is — … Continue reading

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Sharing Your Faith

I think it’s the only time you’ll find the phrase in your bible. And here’s the thing, it’s not talking about witnessing, it’s talking about works. I thank my God always when I remember you in my prayers, because I … Continue reading

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Easy? Nope. Necessary? I’m thinkin’ . . .

Trust and obey, for there’s no other way . . . This morning, an exhortation in Titus has me wondering what the world would be like if the church were simply to trust and obey. But I’m also noodling on … Continue reading

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An Old Man for Jesus

It’s not very often I laugh out loud when I read something in my bible. This morning, I almost did. And that because, for the first time, as I read in Titus, I realized I was reading something specifically addressed … Continue reading

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Remember Me

Apparently, back in 2011, I thought I had resolved the tension I feel when reading Nehemiah 13. I didn’t. This morning, I find myself still struggling with what to take away from the last chapter of Nehemiah. My bible titles … Continue reading

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Love For This Present World

If it meant he loved money more than he loved Jesus, I think I can distance myself from the guy. If it meant that he loved “the pleasure of sin for a season” (Heb. 11:25 KJV), more than he loved … Continue reading

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Wise for Salvation (2019 Rerun)

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

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