Author Archives: Pete

A Drip of Disobedience

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Pete

It’s the first drip in what quickly becomes a gushing reality. The first hint that the worst is yet to come. The beginning of the setup as to why Israel would come to need judges to deliver them. And, as … Continue reading →

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Pay Attention to What You Hear

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Pete

As I hover over some verses in Mark, two common sayings come to mind. One from my days in the business world, the other from the world at large. Back in the days when I drove to an office building … Continue reading →

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He Wholly Followed the LORD

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Pete

Okay, not gonna lie, the CSB took a bit of a hit for me this morning. While I’m pretty quick to pull the trigger on some things, other things, like switching which translation of the bible I use, takes a … Continue reading →

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What I Don’t Know Can Hurt Me

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Pete

There’s an old proverb that says something like, “What you don’t know can’t hurt you.” What it’s getting at is that, if you are unaware of a problem, you can’t get bent out of shape worrying about it. Something along … Continue reading →

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The Dynamics of Division

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Pete

Divisions in the church. That’s the non-inspired heading in my bible for 1Corinthians 3. That’s the overall topic Paul’s addressing. That’s the context. And as I sit back and look at my now colored page, it’s all the red-shading that … Continue reading →

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God’s PQ (A 2011 Rerun)

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Pete

Unobservable . . . imperceptible . . . imponderable . . . such are the things God has prepared for those who love Him. But doesn’t that present a bit of a problem? If these things are beyond what any … Continue reading →

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A Song for Old People

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 71. There’s a song for old people in the bible, for those “in the time of old age” (v.9) and sporting a few “gray hairs” (v. 18). Who knew? Apparently, it hit my radar a couple of … Continue reading →

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Offering and Obedience

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over a couple of verses in the last part of Romans 15 this morning. Coming to terms with some terms of salvation. But on some points I have written to you very boldly by way of reminder, because of … Continue reading →

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An Obligation

Posted on March 23, 2022 by Pete

For the past few months I have been listening to a podcast that’s walking through the book of Romans. And what I have appreciated as much as anything over these months is the manner in which the “why” of Romans … Continue reading →

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The Abundance of All Things

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Pete

Deuteronomy 28 can be kind of a chilling chapter. Twelve verses of blessings followed by forty-six verses of curses. Faithful obedience resulting in reward. Persistent, rebellious disobedience bringing utter destruction. And, as I’m hovering over it this morning, I spy … Continue reading →

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