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A compelling devotional by Day1 host Peter Wallace, designed to help people of all ages connect meaningfully with God as revealed in the Psalms.

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The Rev. Peter Wallace is the host and executive producer of Day1. The Vice President of Programming for the Alliance for Christian Media, Peter is also the author of eight books of meditations.

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The Rev. Peter Wallace

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The Rev. Peter Wallace is executive producer and host of the Day1 ecumenical radio and internet ministry and vice president for programming of the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Before coming to Day1 in 2001, Peter was senior copywriter and broadcast producer for Larry Smith & Associates Advertising & Design in Atlanta for eleven years, and earlier served as editorial director for Walk Thru the Bible Ministries.

Raised in the United Methodist church, the son and grandson of Methodist ministers in West Virginia, he earned a bachelor's degree in journalism/advertising from Marshall University and a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, Texas. He has been a member of the Episcopal Church since 1991.

Peter is the author of eight books, including Connected: You and God in the Psalms; Living Loved: Knowing Jesus as the Lover of Your Soul; Out of the Quiet: Responding to God's Whispered Invitations; and TruthQuest Devotional Journal. He has contributed to Feasting in the Word, the lectionary-based preaching resource published by Westminster-John Knox, as well as numerous books, study Bibles, devotional guides, magazines, teaching curriculums, video series, online blogs, and other resources. He lives in Atlanta.



Latest Content by Peter Wallace

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An Invitation to Delight

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Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law they meditate day and night. —Psalm 1:1,2
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Sign of Hope

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God said, "This is the sign of the covenant that I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for all future generations: I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth." —Genesis 9:12-13
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Other Recent Content by Peter Wallace

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Living a Fruitful Life

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Those who delight in the law of the lord are like trees planted near streams of water, which yeild their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither; in all that they do, they prosper. Psalm 1:3
Peter Wallace Article

January 19, 2012

Young Preachers Offer Hope for the Church's Future

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Spending four days with over 120 young preachers from a diverse spectrum of locations and denominations has only increased my hope for the future of the church. Here's my report from the 2012 National Conference of Young Preachers, put on by the Academy of Preachers.
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January 10, 2012

NEWS: Peter Wallace Elected President of Alliance for Christian Media

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The producer and host of Day1, Peter Wallace, was elected president of the Alliance for Christian Media effective January 1.
Peter Wallace Article

October 24, 2011

This Week's Psalm: Rising Above Stress (Ps. 107)

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Psalm 107 reminds us that when we are burdened by stress and anxiety in life, God's steadfast love offers a way to rise above it.
Peter Wallace Article

October 20, 2011

This Week's Psalm: Counting Our Days (Psalm 90)

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Psalm 90 (this week's lectionary psalm) encourages us to live every day to the full, trusting in God's loving, steadfast presence.
Peter Wallace Article

August 11, 2011

Cries in the Street: Listening to the Homeless

The Rev. Peter Wallace

On a recent day with ministry colleagues on the streets of Atlanta, I heard echoes of Psalm 55 in the cries of the homeless people we listened to.
Peter Wallace Article

July 11, 2011

What Are You Hoarding, and Why?

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Digging deeper into Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:19-21 about stockpiling treasure in heaven makes me wonder what I really treasure in life.
Peter Wallace Article

June 24, 2011

Dealing with Doubt: Are God's Promises of Happiness True?

The Rev. Peter Wallace

What are we to make of the glowing promises God makes in the Bible--for instance, Psalm 128--for those who trust in God? What if they don't come true? 
Peter Wallace Article

June 06, 2011

Helping the Homeless: It Starts with Getting to Know Them

The Rev. Peter Wallace

A few weeks ago I had an experience that helped to open my eyes, and my heart, regarding homeless persons, and how the church might more effectively serve them.
Peter Wallace Article

April 22, 2011

Nicodemus in the Shadows: A Good Friday Meditation

The Rev. Peter Wallace

What must it have been like for Nicodemus, the Pharisee who approached Jesus by night, who struggled to understand this radical rabbi, to experience Jesus' crucifixion?
Peter Wallace Article

April 05, 2011

Golden Rule Day: Some Unlikely Saints Weigh In

The Rev. Peter Wallace

In observance of International Golden Rule Day today, here is a post on two unlikely saints who weighed in on this life-guiding principle: Stan Lee and Soupy Sales.

Peter Wallace Article

February 22, 2011

Thirsty for God: A Meditation on Water

The Rev. Peter Wallace

While you ponder, pray about, and respond to the critical issue of physical thirst, take a moment also to consider your spiritual thirst.
Peter Wallace Article

January 24, 2011

This Week's Psalm: Included (Psalm 15)

The Rev. Peter Wallace

The psalmist struggled with this question: Who is worthy to be part of God's family? Psalm 15 provides some clues as to the kind of people God likes to be with. 
Peter Wallace Article

January 18, 2011

I Have Seen the Future of Preaching, and It's a Beautiful Thing

The Rev. Peter Wallace

After an intense three days with nearly 130 young preachers from all faith traditions at the National Festival of Young Preachers, I have more hope for the future than ever.
Peter Wallace Article

December 22, 2010

Christmas Eve in the TV Truck

The Rev. Peter Wallace

For the past several years I've spent Christmas Eve in a TV truck. And it's usually been a very holy experience.
Peter Wallace Article

December 06, 2010

Shining the Light on the Wise Men: A Review of Revelation of the Magi

The Rev. Peter Wallace

This year a number of Christmas stockings will no doubt be stuffed with a copy of a beautiful little book, Revelation of the Magi. It’s the first English translation of an ancient manuscript that has languished in the Vatican library for centuries.
Peter Wallace Article

November 22, 2010

Embracing Your Calling: Should You Take the Risk?

The Rev. Peter Wallace

There comes a time when each of us who accepts God's invitation to authentic life must leave home, comfort, familiarity and security to step out into an unknown land.
Peter Wallace Article

November 02, 2010

The Christian Call to Civility: Love One Another

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Recent events seem to uncover the dark side of human nature. But they also remind us to follow Jesus' challenging call to set an example and "love one another."

Peter Wallace Article

October 08, 2010

Many Religions, One God? A Review of Stephen Prothero’s “God Is Not One”

The Rev. Peter Wallace

A recent Gallup poll indicates that about 95% of Americans believe in God, but that our definitions of who or what God is differ markedly. This may be a good indication that Stephen Prothero is on to something. But I'm not sure he makes his case.
Peter Wallace Article

September 07, 2010

How to Get Along with Believers You Disagree With

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Churches -- and their denominations -- can be hotbeds of controversy. In these times of troubling differences on fundamental issues involving faith, theology, and life, there's no telling how people who disagree will treat each other.
Peter Wallace Article

August 23, 2010

A Basket of Summer Fruit: God and the Poor

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Nearly 3,000 years ago, God gave the Hebrew prophet Amos a vision that must have looked a lot like the fruit bowl on my kitchen table. "Amos, what do you see?" God asked. And Amos answered, "A basket of summer fruit." Sounds nice.
Peter Wallace Article

August 05, 2010

Why the Name "Day1"?

The Rev. Peter Wallace

I’ve been asked about the name of our radio program more than once—the latest came in a conversation last week. Sure, the name is simple and it sounds nice, but many people don’t get it. Well, here’s the scoop. 
Peter Wallace Article

July 27, 2010

The Mainline Church: A Confusing but Hopeful Future

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Recently Patheos.com invited me to share my thoughts about the future of mainline Protestantism. Since we work with all the major mainline denominations, you'd think that would be an easy task...
Peter Wallace Article

July 12, 2010

Faith, Poverty & the MDGs: The Time Is Now

The Rev. Peter Wallace

President Jimmy Carter's Sept. 12 capstone message to our "Faith & Global Hunger" Series, captures the urgency and the hope we have to answer God's call to serve the poor and hungry of the world.
Peter Wallace Article

June 23, 2010

Psalm 77: Calming a Troubled Life

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Sleeplessness has created a number of successful industries. As this week's Psalm reminds us, the problem is, when you are troubled by life, nothing works very well. Except being honest with God.
Peter Wallace Article

June 18, 2010

Quenching Our Spiritual Thirst (Psalm 42-43)

The Rev. Peter Wallace

When it comes to seeking God’s presence, believers feel an instinctual yearning. It’s a holy lust. A spiritually magnetic pull. A longing so deep in our souls that it feels as powerful as the tides of the earth.
Peter Wallace Article

June 08, 2010

Forgiven (Psalm 32)

The Rev. Peter Wallace

The righteous and the upright aren't perfect people, they're forgiven people. They are honest, authentic people who make their mistakes, problems, fears, and failures known to God and make things right with people they've wounded in the process, as best they can.
Peter Wallace Article

April 04, 2010

Easter Is Day One

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Easter is day one. Sunday. Resurrection day. The first day of a new way of life. And it's filled with the unexpected. Now what?
Peter Wallace Article

April 02, 2010

Good Friday: The Wine of Love

The Rev. Peter Wallace

As Jesus hangs on the cross, he is offered sour wine--the wine of death. Yet in his death he offers us the wine of live and of love.
Peter Wallace Article

February 02, 2010

The Epiphany Call

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Some thoughts about God's call and our response for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany--originally posted at The Beatitudes Society's Be@ts 2.0.
Peter Wallace Article

September 26, 2009

Peter Wallace: The Refreshing Waters of Eternity

The Rev. Peter Wallace

In a reflection on Psalm 87, Peter Wallace helps us tap into the spiritually refreshing springs of heaven.
Peter Wallace Article

June 26, 2009

The Message of Michael Jackson

The Rev. Peter Wallace

What was it about the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, that has caused such an outpouring of emotion around the world?
Peter Wallace Article

June 15, 2009

That They May All Be One

The Rev. Peter Wallace

What did Jesus mean when he prayed that we may all be one?
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Wisdom in the Midst of Fear - Peter Wallace on the Psalms

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Day1 host and author Peter Wallace continues his discussion of the psalms and coping with fear this time pondering the challenge of wisdom in the midst of great fear.
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Love and Fear - Peter Wallace on the Psalms

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Day1 host and author Peter Wallace continues his reflections on the Psalms and coping with fear. This time he draws from Psalm 56 to examine the great risks of love and the fear of rejection or loneliness.
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Cost of Fear - Peter Wallace on the Psalms

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Day1 host and author Peter Wallace continues his discussion on coping with fear with this installment on the "Cost of Fear" in your life. What is holding you back?
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Finding a Safe Place - Peter Wallace on the Psalms

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Day1 Host Peter Wallace continues his discussion of fear in this video discussion about finding a safe place.
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What Are You Afraid Of? - Peter Wallace on the Psalms

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Peter Wallace, host of Day1 and author of the new book Connected: You and God in the Psalms, discusses how the Psalms can help us deal with the ever-present emotion of fear.
Peter Wallace Article

June 01, 2009

What are you afraid of?

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Peter Wallace offers a 5-part video series on the Psalms, focusing on the theme of fear.

Peter Wallace Article

May 04, 2009

Going Through the Motions

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Sometimes when life interrupts our carefully crafted to-do lists, the last thing we feel like doing is worshiping God. But perhaps simply going through the motions can help.
Peter Wallace Article

April 22, 2009

A Welcoming Place

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Sometimes the world surprises us with its places of welcome. How can our churches be more welcoming places for all who seek to know and love God? Let me share an experience I had about that with you.
Peter Wallace Article

April 14, 2009

What's New at Day1

The Rev. Peter Wallace

A quick update about what's happening at Day1 this week.
Peter Wallace Article

April 07, 2009

What's New at Day1

The Rev. Peter Wallace

Latest news about the Day1 ministry: What's new at Day1.org, and the growth of our radio affiliate network.

Peter Wallace Article

March 30, 2009

Welcome to the Day1 Blog!

The Rev. Peter Wallace

We're launching the Day1 blog to keep you up to date with what's happening with the Day1 radio program and Day1.org