Author Archives: Pete

Honor Such

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Pete

I read the verse, and then I read it again. I hover over Paul’s description of a brother highly esteemed by Paul and highly regarded by the brother’s church family. And as I read the verse repeatedly, I think to … Continue reading →

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Well Tried . . . Again (2016 & 2019 Reruns)

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Pete

Psalm 119:140 arrested my attention this morning. Apparently, it’s done so a couple of times before. Some translations render it that the “promise is well tried”, like my ESV. Other’s that the “promise is pure”, like the CSB, NASB, and … Continue reading →

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All I Need, In Thee I Find

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Pete

To quote the famous hymn, Just As I Am, it would seem that within the church at Philippi they were “tossed about; with many a conflict many a doubt” and were experiencing “fightings and fears within without.” Philippians 1 deals … Continue reading →

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A Gift That Keeps on Giving

Posted on June 12, 2024 by Pete

As I read the word on the page, a question forms in my mind. Even before I look up the word in my lexicon, I’m pretty sure I know what the answer’s going to be. Sure enough, the origin of … Continue reading →

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A Little Girl (2014 Rerun)

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Pete

A little girl . . . that’s how she’s described in my Bible . . . just a young girl . . . taken from her family . . . removed from her country . . . separated from the … Continue reading →

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Love Incorruptible (2013 Remix)

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Pete

Sometimes I’ll read Paul’s letters the same way I’ll drink a jug of milk. I’ll consume the milk glass by glass . . . but then, often, throw away the jug when there’s still a little left in it. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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A Wineskin in the Smoke

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Pete

Hovering over a couple of verses in Psalm 119 and chewing on where the songwriter turns when he’s all dried up; where he goes when there’s nothing left in the tank and the tank itself is starting to crack under … Continue reading →

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Afflictions and Unfeeling Fat

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Pete

On the road this morning, heading to a conference where I get to hang out with some faithful shepherds and their families for a few days. A real privilege for this guy. So, this morning before getting on the road … Continue reading →

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Songs For The Sojourner (2014 Rerun)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Pete

Read these thoughts from 10 years ago and smiled as I remembered the days when music came in the form of CDs to be downloaded rather than as something to be subscribed to and streamed. A lot has changed in … Continue reading →

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The Fame and The Name

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Pete

If you’re of my generation, then I’m thinking you might just be familiar with such famous duos as Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and perhaps even Astaire & Rogers. Noodle on it some more and you might come up … Continue reading →

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