Author Archives: Pete

Be Careful. Remember.

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Pete

Every year there comes a point as I read in the latter chapters of Job where I ask myself, “Self, what do you make of Elihu?” You know, Elihu, the fourth man in the fray. Not one of the three … Continue reading →

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Do the Math

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Pete

666. If ever there was a number known far and wide, it’s that number. Whether you’re a Christian who knows something about their bible, or a horror movie buff who knows something about dealing with demons, you know that number … Continue reading →

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Hope Amidst the Siege

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Pete

Hovering over Micah 5:2 this morning, a word of hope. A promise meant to provide some encouragement. But before the good news, the table is set with the reality of the bad news of Israel’s desperate times. Now, daughter who … Continue reading →

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To What Lengths Would God Go? (A 2018 Remix)

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Pete

Tweaking and rerunning some thoughts from 5 years ago. This morning, I had the same “ain’t it funny, aka weird,” reaction to reading Jonah’s story, but didn’t connect it with my reading in John as I did back in ’18. … Continue reading →

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The Given

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Pete

Hovering over John 17 this morning. Oh, what a glorious eavesdrop this is! To listen in on the Son as He communes with and petitions the Father concerning His aspirations for His people. There’s a number of repeated themes through … Continue reading →

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Victor-Tree for Jesus

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Pete

Palm branches in heaven. That’s what I’m noodling on this morning. In the latter portion of Revelation 7, John sees “a vast multitude” of people, “standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (7:9). They’re from “every nation, tribe, people, … Continue reading →

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Someone to Hear My Case

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Pete

Job and his buddies were in agreement about some stuff. As I read Job 31 this morning, out of the gate Job makes a couple of statements that I think his debating cohort would have said, “Yes and Amen!” to. … Continue reading →

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From Wretched to Reigning

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Pete

Finished up Jesus’s seven letter series to the churches. Laodicea, oh what a church. For some reason, this morning she brings to mind a song from the late ’70’s which declares “it can’t be wrong, when it feels so right, … Continue reading →

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But Little Power

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Pete

Most commonly, they’re known as the church of “brotherly love.” This morning, I’m chewing on the fact that they were also the church of but little power. The church in Philadelphia, the sixth church of seven to receive a letter … Continue reading →

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On the Front Lines

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Pete

We often say, “The battle is the Lord’s.” And, to be sure, that is so true. However, if I’m picking up on what’s being laid down this morning, Jesus expects us to be on the front lines. Reading in Revelation … Continue reading →

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