Category Archives: John

“Woman, Behold Your Son” (2018 Rerun)

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Pete

It’s an annual experience. As best I can recall, the two words, “standing nearby”, have almost always jumped off the page when I’ve worked my way through this day’s reading plan. From the cross, Jesus saw His mother standing nearby. … Continue reading →

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Advantage, Us!

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Pete

Though Jesus spoke it to the Twelve, He intended us to hear it as well. Though their ministry would be unique to them and to their time and to their place, the mission was to be shared by all who … Continue reading →

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Where Would I Go? (2016 Remix)

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Pete

The going was getting tough. And so, many got going . . . as in, “I’m outta’ here!” For them, it just seemed to be getting weirder and weirder. What started out as talk on the crowd’s motivation for following … Continue reading →

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It Is Finished

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Pete

A much loved sister in the Lord went to be with Jesus yesterday. Though she may have known things hadn’t been “quite right” for some time, her family thought all things were well when they took her to dinner last … Continue reading →

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Behold Your King (2016 Remix)

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Pete

I like gazing upon a Nativity scene. I can overlook the historical inaccuracies of shepherds and magi and angels gathered all together under a bright star to surround a new mom and a proud dad gazing down into a straw-filled … Continue reading →

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More to Come

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Pete

There was more they needed to know, but this night wasn’t the night. Though Jesus had given His disciples the full gospel, the implications of that gospel were yet to be fully realized — and that would have to wait … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Glory of God

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Pete

Met with a friend yesterday, her world kind of rocked by the election results last week. For her, character mattered — like really mattered! And so, it’s taking a bit for her to work through how character seemingly didn’t matter … Continue reading →

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I Lay Down My Life

Posted on November 8, 2024 by Pete

Small reading in John’s gospel this morning, but a pretty big idea comes across. Only 11 verses, but one phrase repeated four times. Took just a few minutes to read, but from them given an eternity to respond. “I am … Continue reading →

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Seeking Jesus (2014 Rerun)

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Pete

Right action . . . wrong motive. Right pursuit . . . but focused on the wrong prize. Very commendable effort . . . but too common an expectation. John says they were “seeking Jesus” . . . so they … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Room in the Mirror (2016 Rerun)

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Pete

This morning, I saw the effects of “the pride of Moab” played out in the elite of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 48 records the words of the LORD concerning the people of Moab. Not very good words. Words of judgment. Words of … Continue reading →

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