Tag Archives: redeeming grace

Strike Four, You’re Out! Maybe Not.

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Pete

It’s just not a good look for Judah. I’m reading Genesis 37 and 38 this morning and, for some reason (maybe an illuminating Spirit reason?), Judah, the fourth-born of Jacob, becomes the center of attention. And this as “the Lion … Continue reading →

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But He Lingered

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Pete

It’s a pretty incredible story. One of God’s condescension. One of Abraham’s intercession. And one of Lot’s almost unimaginable hesitation. Or is it all that unimaginable? Genesis 18, Abraham’s just hanging out when the LORD, accompanied by two angels, appears … Continue reading →

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Eternal Economics (2019 Rerun)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Pete

As I chew on Psalm 49 this morning, I think you could make the argument that it presents an example of the classic Critical Theory scenario. In this corner, the oppressor — “those who trust in their wealth and boast … Continue reading →

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Go Again

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Pete

You get the sense that to say, “She played the field” would have been an understatement. To say, “She was loose” would have been to state the obvious. But to say, “She was a prostitute?” Well, the CSB indicates that … Continue reading →

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Satisfied

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Pete

To say I’m “chewing” on Isaiah 53 this morning would be to imply that it’s bite sized. Far from it. Isaiah 53 is a full meal deal, enough within it to process for an eternity. Not because it’s appetizing, not … Continue reading →

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The Sinner’s Prayer

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 38 this morning. And talk about your desperate, seemingly unbearable situation! Israel’s poet is flat on the mat and not sure he can get up before the ten count. Or, to use a different metaphor, he feels … Continue reading →

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Exhortation. Identification. Affirmation.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Pete

A month ago I wrapped up Isaiah and give it my vote for consideration as a prophetic book that the church would do well to study in this season (you can check that post out here). A month later I’m … Continue reading →

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Still In the Game

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Pete

There’s an advantage, in a sense, of having legalistic tendencies. By seeing all the stuff that shouldn’t be, you appreciate more the grace of God that is. Case in point? The opening verses of 1Kings 3. Solomon made a marriage … Continue reading →

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The Full Potential of Grace

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Pete

Cleaning up and re-posting something from this day’s readings 10 years ago. Grace. Amazing Grace. Wonderful Grace of Jesus. Grace Greater Than My Sin. Unmerited Favor. God’s Richest At Christ’s Expense. If there’s a single word that captures the gospel … Continue reading →

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Names in a Book

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Pete

And a new year begins. Sure, it’s a few days early, but somehow getting a jumpstart on 2021 seems appropriate. Something about diving into Genesis, Matthew, Acts, and the Psalms that explodes with new beginnings. There’s the beginning of all … Continue reading →

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