The Rev. Peter Wallace is the host and executive producer of Day1. The President of the Alliance for Christian Media, Peter is also the author of the forthcoming "The Passionate Jesus," and eight books of meditations.
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The Rev. Peter Marsden Wallace is executive producer and host of the Day1 ecumenical radio and internet ministry and president of the Alliance for Christian Media, based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Peter is the author of the forthcoming book The Passionate Jesus (SkyLight Paths Publishing), as well as eight books of meditations, 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.
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, and is a postulant in the process toward priesthood.
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.
Latest Content by Peter Wallace
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The Lord is my rock,
my fortress, and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield and the horn of my salvation,
my stronghold and my refuge,
my savior; you save me from violence.
—2 Samuel 22:2,3
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The soul of Jonathan
was bound to the soul of David,
and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
—1 Samuel 18:1
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Ruth said [to Naomi],
"Do not press me to leave you
or to turn back from following you!
Where you go, I will go;
Where you lodge, I will lodge;
your people shall be my people,
and your God my God.
—Ruth 1:16
May 07, 2012
The Rev. Peter Wallace
After you spend time and energy trying to learn something, sometimes God gives you an opportunity to put it into practice, ready or not. And that's a good thing because it compels us to live what we've learned. For me, it happened the moment I walked out the door after an anti-racism training workshop.
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You [God] certainly love your people.
All your holy ones are in your hands.
They bow at your feet
to receive your instructions.
—Deuteronomy 33:3
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Moses told Joshua,
"Be strong and bold;
have no fear or dread of them,
because it is the Lord your God
who goes with you;
he will not fail you or forsake you."
—Deuteronomy 31:6
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God says, "Since there will never cease
to be some in need on the earth,
I therefore command you,
'Open your hand to the poor
and needy neighbor in your land.'"
—Deuteronomy 15:11
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"The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace."
—Numbers 6:24-26
April 09, 2012
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Chris Yaw, producer of ChurchNext.tv, interview the host and producer of Day1, Peter Wallace, on the state of preaching, the message of the mainline church, and how we need to be open to the new things that are happening today.
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"In six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it.
—Exodus 20:11
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Then the Lord said, "I have observed the misery of my people who are in Egypt; I have heard their cry on account of their taskmasters. Indeed, I know their sufferings, and I have come down to deliver them from the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land to a good and broad land, a land flowing with milk and honey..."
—Exodus 3:7-8
March 15, 2012
The Rev. Peter Wallace
I got stumped the other day by what would seem to be a rather easy question: “Would you say something to us about God?”
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Then God said, "Come no closer! Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place on which you are standing is holy ground."
—Exodus 3:5
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When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him... "No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations.
—Genesis 17:1-5
February 28, 2012
The Rev. Peter Wallace
In the gospel text for this Sunday, Jesus encourages us to take up our cross. What might happen if we do?
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What is God saying to us today? Day1 host Peter Wallace offers a video meditation on Genesis 5:1-5.
February 21, 2012
The Rev. Peter Wallace
Day1 host and author Peter Wallace invites you to join him in meditating on the Psalms every day from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week.
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In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. And God saw that the light was good...
—Genesis 1:1-4
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What's God saying to us today? Peter Wallace offers insights on the prayer Jesus offered his disciples in Matthew 6:9-13
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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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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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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
January 19, 2012
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.
January 10, 2012
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The producer and host of Day1, Peter Wallace, was elected president of the Alliance for Christian Media effective January 1.
October 24, 2011
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.
October 20, 2011
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.
August 11, 2011
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.
July 11, 2011
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.
June 24, 2011
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?
June 06, 2011
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.
April 22, 2011
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?
April 05, 2011
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.
February 22, 2011
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.
January 24, 2011
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.
January 18, 2011
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.
December 22, 2010
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.
December 06, 2010
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.
November 22, 2010
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.
November 02, 2010
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."
October 08, 2010
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.
September 07, 2010
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.
August 23, 2010
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.
August 05, 2010
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.
July 27, 2010
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...
July 12, 2010
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.
June 23, 2010
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.
June 18, 2010
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.
June 08, 2010
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.
April 04, 2010
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?
April 02, 2010
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.
February 02, 2010
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.
September 26, 2009
The Rev. Peter Wallace
In a reflection on Psalm 87, Peter Wallace helps us tap into the spiritually refreshing springs of heaven.
June 26, 2009
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?
June 15, 2009
The Rev. Peter Wallace
What did Jesus mean when he prayed that we may all be one?
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.
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.
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?
The Rev. Peter Wallace
Day1 Host Peter Wallace continues his discussion of fear in this video discussion about finding a safe place.
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.
June 01, 2009
The Rev. Peter Wallace
Peter Wallace offers a 5-part video series on the Psalms, focusing on the theme of fear.
May 04, 2009
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.
April 22, 2009
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.
April 14, 2009
The Rev. Peter Wallace
A quick update about what's happening at Day1 this week.
April 07, 2009
The Rev. Peter Wallace
Latest news about the Day1 ministry: What's new at Day1.org, and the growth of our radio affiliate network.
March 30, 2009
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
