Author Archives: Pete

Hold Fast with Humility

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Pete

Okay, I may be about to misapply a principle of salvation, but here goes. Let’s see how this plays. Reading in James this morning. Reminded that our salvation is God’s doing, that it is He who “brought us forth by … Continue reading →

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Much Vexation?

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Pete

Much Vexation? What!?!? Wait a minute! Stop the train! Back up the bus! What is going on here!?!? I’ve just finished taking in thirty-one chapters of wisdom. You know, wisdom — better than silver, more profitable than gold, more precious … Continue reading →

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Eat Your Greens

Posted on September 25, 2025 by Pete

Two more helpings of greens this morning as I wrap up Hebrews. Thought I’d go back and chew on all the “let us” that’s been served up over the past four weeks. Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest … Continue reading →

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Touch Me and See

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Pete

Hovering over one of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances, this morning. A disconcerting experience, says Luke, one that “startled and frightened” those who had witnessed Jesus’ death and were now hearing stories that He was alive. A scary encounter of the divine … Continue reading →

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Divine Location Services (2015 Remix)

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Pete

“Enable Location Services?” It seems that almost every app asks me that same question. While for some of these apps, like my maps, I know it’s because they want to know how to direct me, for others I’m pretty sure … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Sing

Posted on September 22, 2025 by Pete

A little bit of search engine work and I find out the song is now 30 years old. How I remember the emotion it so often stirred within the heart as we sung it. Even as it comes to mind … Continue reading →

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This Day

Posted on September 19, 2025 by Pete

It’s easy to get consumed with “the day.” Easy for all our mental energies to be sucked into the vortex of trying to figure out this “current cultural moment.” But this morning I’m reminded that I need to step back … Continue reading →

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A Nomination (Again)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Pete

Chewing on my readings this morning and the thought came that a lesser-known guy in the anti-climactic part of the crucifixion story is deserving of an exhibit in the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith.” How come? Because he did what … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Pete

Entered the Hall of Faith this morning, Hebrews 11. Though I have a “seasons pass”, as I enter and behold the exhibits again, I’m struck that I really should be visiting here more often — more than my once-a-year reading … Continue reading →

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Earnest Counsel

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Pete

It’s an episode of “friends” that captures the spotlight in my Proverbs reading this morning. Faithful are the wounds of a friend;       profuse are the kisses of an enemy. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,       and the sweetness of a friend … Continue reading →

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