Tag Archives: fight the good fight

Remember and Fight

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over Nehemiah 4 this morning. First observation, the work of God will be opposed by the enemies of God. Nehemiah & Co. are in the center of God’s will as they rebuild the wall at Jerusalem. They are also … Continue reading →

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Time and Chance

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Pete

They’re bro’s but they’re bullies. Where you see one, you know the other is often lurking. Though you might be able to avoid them for awhile, there’s always this low-lying dread that you’re going to run into them at the … Continue reading →

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A Loaf of Bread? Really?

Posted on April 6, 2021 by Pete

When Nebuchadnezzar had his dream about kingdoms falling, he saw a stone striking them and breaking them into pieces. A large stone cut out by no human hand shattering the kingdoms of men, itself becoming a great mountain and filling … Continue reading →

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On Being John’s Partners

Posted on November 22, 2019 by Pete

John introduces himself not only as a brother, but as a partner. A companion of common experience. A fellow participant. Surely, as he wrote, he was thinking of those not on the island who were experiencing some of the same … Continue reading →

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Lest We Drift Away

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Pete

I write myself more notes these days. Write more things down on a piece of paper and then leave that piece of paper in a conspicuous place. How come? Because things slip my mind. There one moment and then, poof, … Continue reading →

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Do Not Be Afraid . . . Remember the Lord . . . and Fight!

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Pete

Earlier this week, I was talking to a young friend you has been going through a crisis of faith over the last few years and is kind of wound tight now as she quickly approaches a season of change and … Continue reading →

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It Could Happen To Me

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Pete

Honestly, I read the words on the page and it strikes a certain fear in me. If it could happen to him, why couldn’t it happen to me? It’s not like the pressures of getting by day-to-day were causing him … Continue reading →

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“One Thing” People

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Pete

Mary was one. While there was a ton of stuff to do to get things ready for hosting Jesus & Company at her and her sister’s place, she sat at the Savior’s feet. Martha was anxious and troubled about many … 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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The Lord is a Warrior

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Pete

I just don’t know that you’re going to find it in a list of the names of Jehovah. Can’t ever recall seeing it among His attributes or included as part of a role of descriptors Scripture uses of His nature. … Continue reading →

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