Category Archives: Jude

He is Able

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Pete

Started in on Jude a couple of mornings ago in wonder that I was a kept man for Jesus (Jude 1:1b). Redeemed not only from my sin, but to Himself, “that where I am you may be also” (Jn. 14:3). … Continue reading →

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A Kept Man

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Pete

Not a big deal, really. Not a big deal, literally. It’s the difference between a three-letter word and a two-letter word. But as I chew on it this morning, it’s the difference of being thankful for feeling secure versus being … Continue reading →

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A Kept Man

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Pete

Okay . . . honestly I’m a little unsure about that title. While it’s catchy and perhaps an appropriate play on words given what I’m chewing on this morning, the cultural idea of being “kept” is kind of shady. A … Continue reading →

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Contend for the Faith

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Pete

Throwback Friday (I know, not a thing, but that’s what today’s gonna be). I’m hovering over the brief letter written by Jude and thinking about how I would just as soon chew on the good tasting stuff of verses 24 … Continue reading →

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Me Keeping, He Keeping

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Pete

It’s a joint responsibility between me and God. It involves my pursuit but stands upon His promise. I make every effort because of great anticipation, He commits His active agency to ensure a great consummation. Mine is to pursue eternal … Continue reading →

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Keeping Ourselves in the Love of God

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Pete

Jesus was confident that His sheep were safe. That those who heard His voice, believed in His name, and were brought into His fold would have eternal life and would never perish (John 10:28-29). If the Father had given His … Continue reading →

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To Him Who Is Able

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Pete

We have a pretty amazing men’s group at our fellowship. Probably one of the things that surprises me the most is the degree of candor that exists within this group of men. Not that we get all touchy-feely . . … Continue reading →

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Present in the Pillar

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Pete

Sometimes I’m surprised by the verses that surprise me. Things that I know to be true somehow blind-side me when I come across them referred to in a certain manner in Scripture. Such was the case this morning as I … Continue reading →

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Love Being in the Love of God!

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Pete

I love being bilingual . . . I can do Thanksgiving in two languages . . . Canadian and American . . . gotta’ love it. Sleep in a bit . . . move around a little slower in the … Continue reading →

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A Divine Partnership

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Pete

As I read the short epistle of Jude this morning I’m reminded that God has determined that the way of the believer from salvation to glorification is a divine partnership. The bulk of the letter is a warning to believers … Continue reading →

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