Category Archives: 2Timothy

Hard Conversations

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Pete

I think the church is being stretched. I think in this season everyone, everywhere is being stretched. But if anyone should have their “ears on” and head in the game about the opportunity to re-think and re-calibrate a thing or … Continue reading →

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A Dwelling Faith

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Pete

Faith, real faith, is not just about what we believe, but is evident in how we behave — and that, because it abides. That’s what I’m picking up from what Paul’s laying down this morning as I eavesdrop on some … Continue reading →

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Right Love. Wrong Object.

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Pete

When I read in the morning I always have my computer on and my online Bible program up on the screen. I can quickly do any cross-reference work that might be helpful to answer some question that comes to mind … Continue reading →

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Wise for Salvation

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Pete

It’s a formula. May not look like it at first glance, but it is. We might not like to think that formulas should have a part in the Christian life, but sometimes they do. And, as Paul get’s ready to … Continue reading →

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An Agapao Spectrum

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Pete

Hovering over Paul’s final words to Timothy this morning. Thinking about this man who knew his “departure” was at hand–ready to be loosed from his earthly moorings and to set sail. Reflecting on what it was for him to have … Continue reading →

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Sharing our Showbread

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Pete

Ok . . . so not quite sure where this is going to go, but this morning’s reading in 2Timothy led to an interesting rabbit trail. Spent a bit of time noodling on two connected things that I wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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His Appearing

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Pete

He had fought the good fight . . . he had finished the race . . . he had kept the faith. His earthly life was soon to be over, but even this he viewed as but “being poured out … Continue reading →

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Fan Into Flame

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Pete

I’m reminded this morning of the relationship between the divine and the determined. That God’s sovereign will has been intertwined with man’s simple ways . . . that God’s eternal purposes have been linked to man’s earthly powers . . … Continue reading →

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Going for Gold!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Pete

I’ve been enjoying watching some of the Olympics on the television. There’s something kind of inspirational in watching some of these athletes compete. I’ll be honest, I’m still not a fan of professional’s competing in what were once “amateur games.” … Continue reading →

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Keep On Keepin’ On!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Pete

He wasn’t flashy . . . but he was the real deal. Not some nuclear physicist, but a pretty good truck driver with a down-to-earth wisdom that caught your attention. Not a university trained man, but one who had buried … Continue reading →

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