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Dependent

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Pete

It’s not an English word you’ll find in the ESV Old Testament. But here it is repeatedly in the CSB as I read 2 Chronicles 13-16. And it stands out. Because it sounds unfamiliar to this longtime ESV reader? Perhaps. … Continue reading →

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Listen to Him

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Pete

They saw the glory. All lights were on Jesus . . . and in Jesus . . . and shining out from Jesus. And they saw with Him Moses and Elijah, the embodiment of the law and the prophets. And … Continue reading →

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God of My Praise

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Pete

Psalm 109 is a song written by one who had known betrayal. It is a psalm of David and David knew what it was to be betrayed. That it is messianic, pointing to Christ, is evident from verse 25 (see … Continue reading →

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The God to Whom I Belong (2018 Rerun)

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Pete

D, U, M, B . . . dumb!!! That’s what it was, dumb. A dumb decision to set sail. It was the majority decision, but it was the wrong decision. It was the expedient decision, the pilot preferring another port, … Continue reading →

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A Dead Man Alive

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Pete

Felix, the Roman governor of Judea, was well informed about had become known as “the Way” (Acts 24:22). His successor, Festus, not so much. Though he would not release Paul for fear of the Jews, Felix would hear Paul repeatedly … Continue reading →

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In Its Season

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Pete

If you have followed my posts for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that over the past 4 months I have been as inconsistent in sharing a morning meal as I think I have ever been since I started … Continue reading →

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Lord Willing (2012 Rerun)

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Pete

This morning I’m hovering over the first part of Ecclesiastes 7 and the last verses of James 4. God has made “the day of prosperity”, says the Preacher, so be joyful. But then immediately Solomon reminds us that God is … Continue reading →

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None Like Him, None Like Us

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Pete

Something in David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles 17 gives me a “warm fuzzy” this morning. Touches my heart. Puts a smile on my face. Thanksgiving on my tongue. A song on my lips. David, wants to build a permanent house … Continue reading →

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Surrounded

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Pete

During this month, I’ve had a couple of opportunities to hang out with a bunch of pastors. None were flashy leaders of mega-churches. Instead, all were faithful shepherds of modest flocks. Most I had never met until having the privilege … Continue reading →

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Brothers

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Pete

Not sure that what I’m starting will end up being cohesive as there’s a number of thoughts running around in my head as a I chew on the aftermath of David’s sin with Bathsheba in 2Samuel 12. First, Solomon had … Continue reading →

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