Author Archives: Pete

Paul’s Win (2016 Rerun)

Posted on July 10, 2026 by Pete

He couldn’t take it anymore! Twice Paul says that he “could bear it no longer.” What was it that caused such anxiety for the beloved apostle? What was so taxing that this man who had been beaten with rods, stoned … Continue reading →

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They Became What They Worshiped (2021 Remix)

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Pete

According to the inspired songwriter this morning, you become what you worship. The idols of the nations are silver and gold,       the work of human hands.They have mouths, but do not speak;       they have eyes, but do not see;they have ears, but … Continue reading →

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More In Tune

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Pete

I’ve mentioned before that this year I’ve added a “bonus reading” to my morning plan, Dane Ortlund’s devotional on the Psalms, In the Lord I Take Refuge. This morning, his thoughts on Psalm 133 have given me something to chew … Continue reading →

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A Whole Heart, A Single Mind

Posted on July 1, 2026 by Pete

I’m no soldier. I never marched in an infantry or rode in a cavalry. I’ve never shot any artillery nor flown over the enemy. But . . . Can you finish it? I’m in the Lord’s army . . . … Continue reading →

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Holding Fast to the Head

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Pete

While we know that it’s what we believe that counts, how wired are we to frequently follow-up by asking the question, “Yeah, but what shall I do?” Pretty wired, I’m thinking. The Colossians too, it would seem. These believers in … Continue reading →

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Extreme Giving (2011 Remix)

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Pete

Kind of interesting to go back and read the following thoughts when, for many today, tithes are no longer given through the taking of a weekly offering, but more likely through the automated execution of a recurring online transaction. At … Continue reading →

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Casting Shade

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Pete

Met with a friend yesterday. He’s going through it. Through the gauntlet. Through the storm. Through the fire. The crucible burning hot, he’s intensely feeling some purifying heat. Maybe that’s why shade hits my radar so brightly this morning. I … Continue reading →

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At Hand or At Hand? Yes and Amen!

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Pete

Reading the first few verses in Philippians 4. Pretty familiar stuff so I’m pretty quick with the colored pencils to mark it up. Pretty quick with the dark-green colored pencil to highlight a reminder that Jesus is coming soon. But … Continue reading →

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Retaining by Advancing (2019 Remix)

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Pete

For Paul there was no standing still. If he wasn’t moving forward, then he knew he was going backward. If he put it in neutral, he knew that was just reverse with an N on it. To be coasting was … Continue reading →

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A 5-Star Rating

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Pete

Consumer reviews, they’ve become a pretty big deal in today’s world. Someone else’s experience with something we’re interested in is often the first thing we’ll check out. There’s a place to find reviews for almost every imaginable product or service. … Continue reading →

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