Author Archives: Pete

Called to Belong

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Pete

This morning I’m hovering over a phrase from Paul’s introduction to his letter to the Romans. In just a few short verses (Rom. 1:1-6) Paul unpacks the essentials of a great, great gospel. It’s the gospel of God. It was … Continue reading →

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My Exceeding Joy

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Pete

Chewing on Psalm 43 this morning. That it’s a continuation of Psalm 42 seems evident because of the common chorus in these two songs of David — still turmoil within . . . still a soul cast down . . … Continue reading →

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All My Life

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Pete

As I pause to reflect after my readings this morning, I find myself hovering over Psalm 42. Looking back through my journal, Psalm 42 is by far the “winner” when it comes to the passages meditated on this day in … Continue reading →

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Seventy-Seven Times. That’s a Lot!

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Pete

It wasn’t that the process couldn’t work that troubled Peter. I think it was more about what if it did? Jesus’ charge to go to a brother or sister who has sinned against you and tell them their fault (Matt. … Continue reading →

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Fired (A 2015 Remix)

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Pete

Every time I encounter the story, I can’t help but think how extreme the consequences were. After all, they were new to the job. Sure, they had had thorough training and instruction on how to fulfill their role, but this … Continue reading →

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A Pleasing Aroma to the LORD

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Pete

Most often, the “echos” of repetition I encounter in Scripture take me a bit by surprise. Most of the time, when I detect an underlying drumbeat of something being emphasized through multiple iterations of the same word or phrase, it … Continue reading →

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Our Anointing

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Pete

They were all dressed up. That had some place to go. But without an anointing, they couldn’t even get in the front door . . . literally. I’m wrapping up Exodus this morning. And the prevailing theme is the creation, … Continue reading →

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It Reaches to the Heavens

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Pete

David knew well the lengths to which “transgression speaks to the wicked deep in his heart.” He knew it from his personal experience and failure; he knew it from the hands of his enemies before whom “there is no fear … Continue reading →

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Your People! No, Your People.

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Pete

“The LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend” (Ex. 33:11). Scripture testifies that this was the unique relationship between the Creator and this particular image-bearer. Like neighbors might over a backyard … Continue reading →

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Delivered Many Times

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Pete

It’s the kind of good news which, while you’re glad to hear it, in a way you’d rather not hear it. The promise of a good outcome sourced in another promise of a less than desirable reality. Something to look … Continue reading →

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