Tag Archives: walk by faith

Looking to the Reward (2016 Remix)

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Pete

Faith informs decision making. If there’s anything that the “Moses Exhibit” in Hebrews 11, Faith’s Hall of Fame, tells us, it’s that faith is more than just a creed; a living faith impacts our contemplations and our course-setting. When we … Continue reading →

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The Lord Who Does All These Things

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Pete

Twenty-five years have passed since that day. And like few other days, its memory is still pretty fresh in my mind. Where I was when the news first came across my car radio — driving my daughter to her early … Continue reading →

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Firm Faith, Firm Footing (2016 Remix)

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Pete

Only the fourth time this month I have had the space after my morning readings to type a few thoughts. It’s been a busy, busy month. And even this morning, after a sleepless night so far, there’s not much capacity … Continue reading →

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A Song for the Redeemed

Posted on January 29, 2026 by Pete

It’s a song to be sung when your season is one of trying to hold on for dear life. A song for when the natural thing to do is to be fearful and afraid as you look out on an … Continue reading →

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A Door of Faith

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Pete

It had been between 4 and 10 months since they left Antioch. Antioch, the place where the church submitted to the Spirit’s leading to “set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them” … Continue reading →

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Walking with God

Posted on December 30, 2024 by Pete

I’m pretty sure it’s a first — the first time I’ve colored this phrase with this color. Continuing to read in Genesis and working my way through Adam’s descendants (okay, honestly, I’m skimming my way through the genealogy). And I … Continue reading →

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Give Me Some Attitude

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Pete

There’s a lot of attitude in my house these days.  Though my grandsons have been living with me now for almost three years, it’s as they get to be 3 and 4 ½ years old that the attitude-o-meter in the … Continue reading →

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Soul Preservative (2014 Rerun)

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Pete

My thoughts go back to the days of canning. That time of year when fruits and vegetables were prepared and then packed into glass Mason jars. As I recall it, there were three key components to making sure that was … Continue reading →

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A Faith that Dwells

Posted on August 8, 2024 by Pete

This morning, it’s a verse in 2 Timothy that has me thinking. Thinking about a faith that dwells. Opening his letter to Timothy, Paul begins with some personal musings. I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with … Continue reading →

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A Red Thread

Posted on March 27, 2023 by Pete

A scarlet cord in the window? Really? How about a big, flashing, neon sign over the house? After all, this is a life and death situation. When the battle’s a raging and the walls are a tumbling, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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