Tag Archives: God knows

The LORD Knows

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Pete

Back to the beginning of my reading plan. A new bible open on my desk. Colored pencils at hand. Let’s a get a jump start on 2026. Something so grounding in these initial readings. Powerful reminders that God created (Genesis … Continue reading →

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The Lord Knows

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Pete

Two pieces of teaching come together this morning, one from Jesus and the other from Paul. Kingdom teaching connected to comfort teaching. First, Jesus is asked by the Pharisees (like they really wanted to know) “when the kingdom of God … Continue reading →

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Theos Martus (2014 Rerun)

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Pete

Back in 2014, on this morning in my reading plan, it was the Spirit connecting the dots in real time. This morning, it’s my journal reminding me of the dots connected. But it’s the same Spirit priming the pump of … Continue reading →

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Fully Known (2017 Rerun)

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Pete

Too late a night last night . . . not early enough a morning this morning. Opted for reading over writing. So went back into my archives. Encouraged by these thoughts from 7 years ago. Opening up 1Corinthians 13 usually … Continue reading →

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The Heart-Knower

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Pete

I’m no expert in Greek, not even an amateur. But I know enough to take a run at translating this word: kardiognostes. Kardio . . . aka cardio . . . aka having to do with the heart. Gnostes . … Continue reading →

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The Course of My Life is in Your Power

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Pete

The words jump off the page because they are so very familiar, indicating that Psalm 31 is a Messianic psalm. Into Your hand I entrust my spirit . . . (Psalm 31:5a CSB) Jesus spoke such words from the cross … Continue reading →

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Four Friends

Posted on January 20, 2023 by Pete

A bit out of context. Probably more me-focused than the “Thee-focused” they deserve. But this morning some old, familiar friends from Exodus 2 are who I needed to hear from this morning. After a long time, the king of Egypt … Continue reading →

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Suffering and Sweet Anticipation

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Pete

I read Job 29 and 30 this morning. A stark contrast. A compelling before and after picture. There’s Job’s recollection of the days when he was in his prime and the “friendship of God” (29:4) was upon his tent, versus … Continue reading →

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Rerun Week – Day 3

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Pete

Feeling a need to ponder and pray more and produce less during my morning devos this week. So after my readings, my plan is to go back through my archives and let the thinking of the past minister to me … Continue reading →

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He’s Seen Our Tears

Posted on June 23, 2022 by Pete

This morning I’m hovering over the first part of 2 Kings 20 and the diagnosis of Hezekiah’s terminal illness. Parts of the story I can’t relate to at all. I’m no king. Never been sent a prophet with a “thus … Continue reading →

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