Pete Wilson's Blog

Waking Up

If you’ve ever been through a deep loss, you know there’s a period of time that you move through life almost asleep. “Numb” might be the best word to describe…

Stop Trying to Be Transparent with Everyone

I’ll never forget sitting in my counselor’s office about two years ago, and talking to him about how I didn’t think I was being “authentic” because I wasn’t specifically speaking…

Help Me with My Unbelief

Do you ever have moments where you seem to have a crisis of faith? Those moments where you just seem overwhelmed by doubt or discouragement? The times where you’re just…

It Doesn’t Feel Like God

I’m discovering that most significant transformation in my life happened when something old fell apart. The pain of something old falling apart invites my heart to be more open to…

What the Church Can Learn From Instagram

I read earlier this week that the social media platform, Instagram, is taking some pretty bold steps to create a healthier online community.  Their co-founder, Kevin Systrom, put it this…

“Polite” Indifference

If you know me, my personality is not the kind that likes to insert myself into places that I haven’t been invited. I’m never going to walk into a meeting…

Why God’s Forgiveness Isn’t Really Free

I’ve spent most of my adult life speaking and writing about God’s love and forgiveness.  I believe in it. With great joy, I spent years telling anyone who would listen…

The One Thing You Can Control

Your mind is an amazing thing. It allows you to read this: “I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdgnieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan…

Catch ‘Em on the Bounce

If you’ve been around me much at all in the past few years, you’ve probably heard me use the phrase, “Everyone needs a Bob.” When your world falls apart, and…

Stuck in Saturday

I’ve spent a lot of time this week as we approach Easter thinking about my current season of life. Most of my adult life, I’ve spent the week before Easter…