Author Archives: Pete

Seeking the City

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Pete

Wrapping up Hebrews this morning. What a trip! Jesus is better! Better than the angels, better than Moses, better than the Levitical priesthood. The promises are better, too. As is the way of faith, the way that pleases God (Heb. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Eat Together!

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Pete

On the road, their hearts burned. Around the table, their eyes were opened. Hearing Him interpret for them in “all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” they felt on fire, but having Him serve up the bread — as He … Continue reading →

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The Harvest (2016 Remix)

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Pete

God is in the fruit growing business. That’s the testimony of Scripture this morning. I encountered two witnesses to that fact — one in the Old Testament, the other in the New. And they testify that though the growing process … Continue reading →

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A Rollercoaster Ride

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Pete

A verse in Proverbs took me on a bit of a rollercoaster ride this morning. What began as a promise to claim soon revealed a pride to confess but then resulted in a praise to cry out. All from one … Continue reading →

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Looking to the Reward (2016 Remix)

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Pete

Faith informs decision making. If there’s anything that the “Moses Exhibit” in Hebrews 11, Faith’s Hall of Fame, tells us, it’s that faith is more than just a creed; a living faith impacts our contemplations and our course-setting. When we … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Faith

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Pete

I guess it could be an enigma or, it could be an encouragement. It could be something I try to rationalize or, something I rejoice in. What’s the “it”? It is Sarah’s faith. By faith Sarah herself received power to … Continue reading →

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The Lord Who Does All These Things

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Pete

Twenty-five years have passed since that day. And like few other days, its memory is still pretty fresh in my mind. Where I was when the news first came across my car radio — driving my daughter to her early … Continue reading →

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Set Forth Your Case

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Pete

Bring it, says the LORD of Hosts, “bring your proofs.” Show your stuff. Convince me why manmade idols are better than the living God. Such is the challenge that closes Isaiah 41. In Isaiah 40, the glory of the LORD … Continue reading →

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Take Away the Dross (2017 Remix)

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Pete

The specific application is to a king and the character and quality of his counselors. But I can’t help but think that, for those who have ears to hear, the words of the sage, Solomon, also carry deep, personal implications. … Continue reading →

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The Highway of Holiness (2016 Rerun)

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Pete

It’s a prophecy concerning them, but it has been preserved for us. Depending on how you interpret it, it’s either been fulfilled or will be fulfilled . . . or, perhaps, was partially fulfilled and is yet to be fully … Continue reading →

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