Author Archives: Pete

Time to Cross the Field

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Pete

I think it’s one of my favorite parts of almost any sports contest. Whether it’s 52 players leaving their respective dugouts to shake hands after 9 innings; or 106 gridiron warriors leaving their sidelines and crossing the field to pat … Continue reading →

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Recognizing Twisted Scripture

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Pete

Exile living ain’t necessarily easy living. Beyond the hostility of the nations around us, there’s the danger of false teachers among us (2Pet. 2:1). As to the nations around us, the sort of people we ought to be are those … Continue reading →

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The Lord Makes Space

Posted on October 31, 2024 by Pete

I guess it says the same thing, but I also think there’s a subtle and important difference. To “come to” something seems to emphasize an arrival. To “reach” something seems to focus more on a journey. To “come to” makes … Continue reading →

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Whose Rules Are We Playing By?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Pete

Read Ezekiel and you realize how creative God is in describing the sin of His people. Actually, maybe it’s not so much God’s creativity as it is sin’s multiplicity — the root of sin manifesting itself in many and various … Continue reading →

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Broken God?

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Pete

Okay, wasn’t expecting that. Pretty sure I’ve never made this observation before. Nothing in my devo archives from Ezekiel 6. But there it is. A broken God. “Yet I [aka God] will leave some of you alive. When you have … Continue reading →

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The True Grace of God

Posted on October 23, 2024 by Pete

An observation at the end of Lamentations and a certain expectation at the end of 1 Peter — that’s what I’m chewing on this morning. Throughout Lamentations, I’ve been taking note of the prayers prayed by Jeremiah. Amidst the waste … Continue reading →

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The Flame of YAH

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Pete

Pretty sure I’ve never noticed it before. Perhaps because I was too busy blushing. Come on! Read the Song of Solomon and at times it’s like you’re peeking into thoughts and things that shouldn’t be peeked into. Some pretty passionate … Continue reading →

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Seeking Jesus (2014 Rerun)

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Pete

Right action . . . wrong motive. Right pursuit . . . but focused on the wrong prize. Very commendable effort . . . but too common an expectation. John says they were “seeking Jesus” . . . so they … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Room in the Mirror (2016 Rerun)

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Pete

This morning, I saw the effects of “the pride of Moab” played out in the elite of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 48 records the words of the LORD concerning the people of Moab. Not very good words. Words of judgment. Words of … Continue reading →

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I Might Have to Vote for It, But . . .

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Pete

They were “elect exiles” (1Pet. 1:1). They were dealing with the circumstances of their here and now even as they “set their hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1:13). … Continue reading →

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