Author Archives: Pete

Stay in the Game!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Pete

Had lunch with a brother last week. The food was good, but the fellowship was great. Not much talk about the weather, didn’t dwell on sports, but our conversation touched on different aspects of the kingdom and our relatively small … Continue reading →

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An Abomination

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Pete

“The law of first mention.” Not sure if it’s really a “law”, but as a young believer, more than once, I remember being exhorted to take note of the first time a word or phrase is used in Scripture, or … Continue reading →

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Let’s Not Wait Until “Things Change”

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Pete

I know one of “those guys.” He’s a dear brother, a faithful servant, but when it came to that “joke”, he was one of “those guys.” You might have met one of those guys, as well. You know, the guy … Continue reading →

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A Lesser-Known Name

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Pete

“I’ll take lesser-known names for God for 500, Alex.” (I’m hoping we still remember who Alex is). “The answer is, Psalm 17:7.” “Where is God referred to as ‘Savior of those who seek refuge?’” Correct. Wondrously show Your steadfast love, … Continue reading →

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An Observation Worth Observing

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Pete

Not every observation I make in the Scriptures turns immediately into an application. Nevertheless, making the observation is important, I think — it gives the Holy Spirit something to work with. This morning, it’s an observation about prayer. Prayer’s one … Continue reading →

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A One Word Prayer of Faith

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Pete

Where is it? I don’t see it. But I’m pretty sure Paul was a saved man, so it’s gotta be there. He was born again, and so he must have said it. Come on! It’s gotta be there! What’s the … Continue reading →

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The Only “We”

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Pete

It’s not so much about a condition, but more about character. Not a quid pro quo — I’ll do so that You’ll do — but more of a “because You have done, how can I not?” It’s the only “we … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Sons

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Pete

God’s first covenantal people received a Law given to them from a mountain in Sinai. God’s people of the new covenant received a law from a mount (probably more of a hill) somewhere in Galilee. God’s servant, Moses, was the … Continue reading →

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Help!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Pete

You know that David’s song is evoked by a certain period of time. But as you read it over a couple of times, you also know it has to be prophetic of a future time. It could have been written … Continue reading →

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No Pressure!

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Pete

I don’t know how many times I’ve read these words. Don’t know how many times I’ve heard someone else read these words and then preach on them. But for some reason, this morning they hit with a particular weightiness. “You … Continue reading →

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