Tag Archives: God’s deliverance

Unseen Footprints (2017 Rerun)

Posted on April 3, 2026 by Pete

“Unseen footprints” . . . that’s what I’m chewing on this morning. Had a familiar taste to it, pretty sure it was a meal that must have been served up in the past. So, I searched the archives. Nine years … Continue reading →

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The Blessing

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Pete

One of the things about early morning devos is that sometimes it can be a bit foggy between the ears when opening the Word. Times when that first cup of coffee is enough to open the eyes but not quite … Continue reading →

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Deliverance Plus

Posted on May 12, 2025 by Pete

Noted a command to obey in Psalm 107 this morning. So . . . I’m gonna obey it! Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things;       let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD. (Psalm 107:43 ESV) After 42 … Continue reading →

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The Morning After the Night Before (2013 Remix)

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Pete

What a night! No sooner had they begun to revel in the “thrill of victory” after having walked out of a plundered Egypt, then they found their backs to the sea, certain they were about to experience “the agony of … Continue reading →

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The Cry of Deliverance in Its Fullness

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Pete

Flying down to the Golden State tomorrow morning to see kids and grandkids, so decided on doing a double reading in my reading plan this morning. It bore the unexpected fruit of picking up on one of those repetitive drumbeats … Continue reading →

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A Lesser-Known Name

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Pete

“I’ll take lesser-known names for God for 500, Alex.” (I’m hoping we still remember who Alex is). “The answer is, Psalm 17:7.” “Where is God referred to as ‘Savior of those who seek refuge?’” Correct. Wondrously show Your steadfast love, … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Shimmur

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Pete

This morning I’m chewing on a nine-word phrase which caught my eye as I was reading in Exodus 12. Nine words which I underlined in navy blue because it’s an observation about God. An observation that He is Jehovah Shimmur. … Continue reading →

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Thrive Through Thanksgiving

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Pete

A couple of weeks ago I encountered a psalm that I thought was particularly suited for this season. A song helpful when it came to sheltering in place as it invited me to also shelter in the shadow of the … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Remain Intact

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Pete

The holy city had become a wilderness, Jerusalem but a desolation. The once holy and beautiful house of praise had been burned by fire. The pleasant places were in ruins (Isa. 64:10-11). And so the cry went up. Oh that … Continue reading →

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An Escapee

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Pete

Singing a song of ascent this morning, literally, to a tune I heard on a Gaither video (both likely written around the same time 🙂 ). An if / then song. If this had not been true, then that would … Continue reading →

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