Author Archives: Pete

The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength

Posted on August 10, 2026 by Pete

The book of Ecclesiastes says there’s a time for everything, including “a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance” (Eccl. 3:4). For ancient Israel, the first day of the seventh … Continue reading →

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A Prudent Son

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Pete

Started in on the proverbs of Proverbs, this morning — those snappy sayings that start up in chapter 10. And for me, these one-liners have sometimes been difficult to digest. And that, I think, for a couple of reasons. First, … Continue reading →

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Maintaining My Saltiness

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Pete

Jesus really wasn’t about “attractional ministry.” He didn’t seem overly concerned with “removing barriers” and making the curious comfortable. In fact, when the crowds “accompanied Him” (Lk. 14:25), Jesus talked about the cost of following Him. Any one of you … Continue reading →

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The Good Hand of God

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Pete

Ezra had the right lineage — a descendent of “Aaron the chief priest” (7:1-5). He had the right learning — a scribe “skilled in the Law of Moses” (7:6a). And, he had the right leaning — to “study the Law … Continue reading →

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Have This Mind

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Pete

Got back this weekend from a week away with the whole family. What a blessing. But what a hit my morning routine takes. Good to be back at my desk . . . Give me the choice, and I’ll take … Continue reading →

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What’s He Thinking? (2012 Remix)

Posted on July 16, 2026 by Pete

“He made a marriage alliance with Ahab” (2Chronicles 18:1) . . . that’s what jumps off the page . . . cue the foreboding music . . . As I reread these archived musings about what Jehoshaphat was thinking, I … Continue reading →

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Working on My Knee Bends

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Pete

Solomon pled it. The LORD established it. Rehoboam tested it. I’m chewing on it. Repetition. It again rules the day (or at least it’s what catches my eye). If you want someone to get something, then tell ’em what you’re … Continue reading →

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More and More

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Pete

It’s repetition that catches my eye and captivates my thoughts this morning. Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to walk and to please God, just … Continue reading →

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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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