Author Archives: Pete

Presumptuously

Posted on August 13, 2024 by Pete

It’s a long word in a long summary that catches my attention this morning. A long word used only a few times in the Old Testament but twice in this morning’s reading in Nehemiah. A long word which captures a … Continue reading →

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The Lord Knows

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Pete

Two pieces of teaching come together this morning, one from Jesus and the other from Paul. Kingdom teaching connected to comfort teaching. First, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees (like they really wanted to know) “when the kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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A Faith that Dwells

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Pete

This morning, it’s a verse in 2 Timothy that has me thinking. Thinking about a faith that dwells. Opening his letter to Timothy, Paul begins with some personal musings. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with … Continue reading →

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Storming the Gates

Posted on August 7, 2024 by Pete

Use your finances wisely, He said. Invest in eternity, He said. Be faithful with “unrighteous wealth” and you’ll be entrusted with “true riches”, He said. Steward well what is Another’s and in a coming day He will give you what … Continue reading →

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Financial Advice or Forever Advice?

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Pete

If Google’s got it right, then 35% of Americans have, to some degree, leveraged a financial adviser. And, for those who haven’t, it’s suggested that many more “would benefit from personalized advice to help them build a strong financial future.” … Continue reading →

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The Best Robe (2019 Rerun)

Posted on July 31, 2024 by Pete

This morning, I’m chewing on the fact that clothes really do make the man or the woman. Reading Luke 15 this morning, the “Lost and Found” chapter. Sheep’s lost? Go find it (Lk. 15:4). Coin’s lost? Search diligently for it … Continue reading →

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Loving Him More

Posted on July 30, 2024 by Pete

They’re jarring. These words create not only a dissonance but also a discomfort. I encounter them and I find myself having to make a call, “Chew on them, or gloss over them.” This morning I’m chewing. “If anyone comes to … Continue reading →

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In His Confidence (2020 Rerun)

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Pete

Not gonna lie, I’ve always liked being on the inside. Jazzed by being around the table. Not necessarily having to be the one who makes things happen, content if that’s left to others, but also not wanting to be that … Continue reading →

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Super!

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Pete

My 4-year-old grandson recently discovered the word “super.” As in, “That’s super, super, super, super, super, super, super big.” Or, “Isn’t that super, super, super, super, super, super, super cool?” Sometimes it can be super, super, super, super, super, super, … Continue reading →

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Stirring It Up

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Pete

So much separated them, and yet one thing connected them. He was a pagan, they were the people of God. He was a king, they were the conquered. He was a sovereign, they were survivors. He had all the earthly … Continue reading →

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