Tag Archives: giving God the glory

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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The Fame and The Name

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Pete

If you’re of my generation, then I’m thinking you might just be familiar with such famous duos as Abbott & Costello, Martin & Lewis, and perhaps even Astaire & Rogers. Noodle on it some more and you might come up … Continue reading →

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Don’t Want to Be a Lightweight

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Pete

You get the sense that Belshazzar should have known better. After all, he knew of the humbling of his predecessor, the legendary Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylon. The story had been told and retold of how, at the height of arrogance, … Continue reading →

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We Give Glory to God!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Pete

What’s new under the sun? Nothing (Eccl. 1:9). Cancel culture, too? Yup, it’s been there done that. Reading in John 9 again this morning — in the middle of three days of some of my favorite readings in my reading … Continue reading →

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Making God Known by Who We Are

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Pete

She was impressed by his wealth. But she was blown away by his wisdom. And it would seem, at least to some measure, it showed her the Way. This morning, I’m hovering over the meeting of two heads of states … Continue reading →

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A Magnifier Against God

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Pete

Reminded this morning that the OT prophets weren’t sent just to warn unfaithful Israel of wrath to come but some of their ungodly neighbors as well. While these weren’t nations in rebellion to an irrevocable covenant spoken by a holy … Continue reading →

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Beware Even of Spiritual Success

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Pete

I’m chewing on King Hezekiah’s story in 2Chronicles this morning (ch. 29 – 32). He had a good run. Twenty-nine years on the throne and a lot to show for it. He oversaw a deep cleanse of the temple. He … Continue reading →

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A Lesson in Kingdom Economics

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Pete

Common wisdom today is that money makes money by being invested. The days of savings accounts and compound interest as a means to putting our money to work are long gone. And, the way we measure how good our investments … Continue reading →

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God’s Good Hand

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Pete

I’m not sure who said it, but as I hover over Ezra’s continuing story, I’m reminded of someone saying, “We’re all worship hogs!” But Ezra wasn’t. Though, within the heart of man, there might be the natural desire to want … Continue reading →

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