Tag Archives: living for Christ

We Can’t Do It

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Pete

It’s kind of a puzzling verse. Kind of “Debbie Downer”-esque. A bit of a wet blanket thrown on what should have been a motivational moment. But noodle on it a bit, and you know Joshua’s right when he says, in … Continue reading →

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Finished with Sin

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Pete

This morning Peter lays out a bottom-line for his audience. For those who are chosen but living as exiles (1Pet. 1:1), it’s sin or suffering. Therefore, since Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same understanding ​— … Continue reading →

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He Had a Family

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Pete

Paul had a sister. Who knew? We do, because God wants us to know. All Scripture is God-breathed. But the son of Paul’s sister, hearing about their ambush, came and entered the barracks and reported it to Paul. (Acts 23:16 … Continue reading →

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Our Personal Purpose Statement

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Pete

He was on his way to Jerusalem. How come? He was compelled by the Spirit. That’s a good thing, yes? Hmm . . . depends how you wanna define good. While he knew that he was bound by the Spirit … Continue reading →

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These Things

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Pete

This morning I’m chewing on a command with a promise. Actually, as I look at it a little deeper, it’s two commands with a promise. Both commands centered on these things. But what’s weird is that, at least at first, … Continue reading →

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First Things First

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Pete

During a season in which they were trying to keep their heads above water, it’s kind of amazing that they were concerned about keeping others afloat as well. You don’t necessarily expect “a wealth of generosity” from a group “in … Continue reading →

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Tell Me About Your Disciples

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Pete

You sneaky high priest! They’ve pulled the trigger. Operation “Destroy Jesus” has begun. Phase I, arrest in the garden, complete. Now, for the trial. But, what were the charges again? What’s He done wrong? Oh, don’t worry about that, we’ll … Continue reading →

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Leaving Home

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Pete

Listened to a podcast awhile back where Ruth Graham was interviewed about a book she’s recently written. The title of the book is “Forgiving My Father, Forgiving Myself.” Forgiving her father . . . you know who that is, right? … Continue reading →

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An Inheritance that Lasts

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Pete

Most of the conquering’s been done. Big chunks of land have already been deeded to the larger tribes. Time to divvy out the rest of the promised land. And I wonder what it was like for the leaders of the … Continue reading →

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Put Me to the Test

Posted on December 31, 2019 by Pete

I don’t know if I have ever actually finished my annual reading plan on the last day of the year (after all, my reading plan says I should have finished it five days ago). But Christmas and end of year … Continue reading →

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