Tag Archives: faith

Looking to the Reward (2016 Remix)

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Pete

Faith informs decision making. If there’s anything that the “Moses Exhibit” in Hebrews 11, Faith’s Hall of Fame, tells us, it’s that faith is more than just a creed; a living faith impacts our contemplations and our course-setting. When we … Continue reading →

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Sarah’s Faith

Posted on September 14, 2026 by Pete

I guess it could be an enigma or, it could be an encouragement. It could be something I try to rationalize or, something I rejoice in. What’s the “it”? It is Sarah’s faith. By faith Sarah herself received power to … Continue reading →

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An Ear and An Exhortation

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Pete

In the latter part of Hebrews 3, the writer of Hebrews breaks it down. He doesn’t mince words why those delivered from Egypt spent 40 years doing laps in the wilderness. They “heard and yet rebelled”, they “sinned” and “were … Continue reading →

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Firm Faith, Firm Footing (2016 Remix)

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Pete

Only the fourth time this month I have had the space after my morning readings to type a few thoughts. It’s been a busy, busy month. And even this morning, after a sleepless night so far, there’s not much capacity … Continue reading →

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The Sleep of Jesus

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Pete

Scenario 1. Your name is Peter and you’re in a boat . Not a very big boat. Big enough for you and a few friends; not big enough to do well in “a great storm on the sea.” Oh yeah, … Continue reading →

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A Nomination (Again)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Pete

Chewing on my readings this morning and the thought came that a lesser-known guy in the anti-climactic part of the crucifixion story is deserving of an exhibit in the Hebrews 11 “Hall of Faith.” How come? Because he did what … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Pete

Entered the Hall of Faith this morning, Hebrews 11. Though I have a “seasons pass”, as I enter and behold the exhibits again, I’m struck that I really should be visiting here more often — more than my once-a-year reading … Continue reading →

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Preparing the Soil

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Pete

A short thought on the Parable of the Sower and the Seed (Mark 4:1-20). A parable whose principle I think is still vital even for those of us well down the road on their walk with Jesus. Jesus said that … Continue reading →

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Dealing with Some Dissonance

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Pete

Not sure I’m going to be able to adequately capture in a few words what I’m chewing on this morning. It’s one of the those “contrast” mornings where there’s conflicting, maybe even colliding observations from two of my readings. First, … Continue reading →

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A Door of Faith

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Pete

It had been between 4 and 10 months since they left Antioch. Antioch, the place where the church submitted to the Spirit’s leading to “set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” … Continue reading →

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