Author Archives: Pete

Gracing It Out

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Pete

I’m thinking there’s probably any number of reasons why a runner might slow down, or even stop, before crossing the finish line. Could be because of an injury. Could be because they are overcome with weariness and feel like there’s … Continue reading →

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Addicting

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Pete

Here’s the problem I think is being addressed in my reading this morning: if we consider the gospel something that relates only to “getting saved” and is not an active dynamic in how we think about “being saved”, then we’ll … Continue reading →

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A Stream of Water

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Pete

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

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Pete

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)

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Pete

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!

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Pete

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

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Pete

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’ . . .

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Pete

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

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Pete

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

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Pete

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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