Author Archives: Pete

The Zeal of the LORD

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Pete

“He is jealous for me.” So begins John Mark McMillan’s 2005 song, “How He Loves.” Well known. Heart stirring. But true? I’m thinkin’ . . . Reading in Isaiah again this morning. And I encounter the well-known “for unto us … Continue reading →

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Ruin and Recruitment

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Pete

A lament within the church for as long as I’ve been a believer has been that far too many of us in the family aren’t really in the game. That though we praise God for the benefits of new life, … Continue reading →

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Go or Overlook?

Posted on August 24, 2023 by Pete

Holy tension, Batman! That’s what I encountered this morning, some holy tension. Forgiveness has been a preoccupying topic for me for the past several months. Have spent more than a little time on “Why Should I?” and “How Can I?” … Continue reading →

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By Justice and By Righteousness

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Pete

It’s gonna happen literally some day. But, if we have eyes to see and ears to hear and hearts which are attuned, God’s working the same stuff metaphorically in our day. And whether now or then, it’s ultimately accomplished in … Continue reading →

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A Choice to Be Made

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Pete

Lot to pick from this morning. The “favor” (aka “grace”) theme which permeates Esther had me thinking about the book’s place within Scripture towards making Christ known. Or, when reading Philemon, pausing to consider what, for me, is usually an … Continue reading →

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Captivated

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Pete

Back in the saddle after a quick round trip to New York State last week. Had the joy of hanging with some missionaries, had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with some shepherds. I’m on the board of Village Missions and … Continue reading →

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The Prize at This Time

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Pete

It hits me as another of those “Really?” sayings of Jesus. You know, I believe it because Jesus said it . . . but do I really believe it, because I’m not sure it’s really real. Then Peter said, “Look, … Continue reading →

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The Corruption of a Commendable Covenant

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Pete

Connecting some dots this morning between two of my readings. In Nehemiah, it’s the written, officially sealed, binding agreement of a people taking an oath of obedience. In Luke, it’s the story of a wince-invoking, offensively sanctimonious, boastful assertion of … Continue reading →

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In Your Midst

Posted on August 9, 2023 by Pete

They were always firing questions at Him, either to try and prove their superiority or to undermine His credibility. But one day the Pharisees asked a question which, for those with ears to hear, would be a game-changer, revealing a … Continue reading →

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Unworthy Servants

Posted on August 8, 2023 by Pete

Good for nothing. Pretty harsh words when used of someone else. Considered by our culture to be especially inappropriate, self-harming words when used of ourselves. Good for nothing. That’s the literal translation of the Greek word achreios — a word … Continue reading →

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