Monthly Archives: February 2010

This is My Story . . . This is My Psalm . . .

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Pete

It’s hard to skim Psalm 51. If one knows anything about the story of David and Bathsheba, then this psalm becomes alive as David pens these words to God fresh off of such hypocritical and murderous transgression. And even if … Continue reading →

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That He Would Be Glorified

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Pete

Okay . . . so when you encounter a command in a passage of Scripture, it’s probably a pretty good idea to seek to obey it. When you find that command repeated within a few verses . . . get … Continue reading →

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Redeemed!

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Pete

So, I’m thinking that I’ve used the word “economy” more and talked of “the economy” more in the last year than I probably have in my entire life. I don’t really have much a brain for things of finance and … Continue reading →

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Mentioned By Name

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Pete

In perhaps one of the most famous lines of one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays, Juliet asks, “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” It was their names that … Continue reading →

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What a Gem!

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Pete

Someone shared it with me years and years ago . . . and the thought has stayed with me every since. The thought of possessing a jewelry box which contains gems of Scripture . . . those verses, those promises, … Continue reading →

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Jubilee!

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Pete

This morning, as I read in Leviticus 25, I’m captured by the thought of Jubilee. Literally the word means “shout” . . . could be a shout of alarm . . . could be the shout a battle cry . … Continue reading →

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That’s Not Fair! . . . Praise God!

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Pete

It’s not hard to see why Jesus’ story at the beginning of Matthew 20 (vv. 1-16) might have stirred up some conversation. It really kind of defied conventional wisdom . . . and isn’t that exactly what the things of … Continue reading →

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Almost Persuaded

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Pete

I’m reading Paul’s defense before King Agrippa this morning in Acts 26. After Paul has talked of his own conversion (26:12-18), and of the witness of Moses and the prophets concerning the suffering, resurrection, and ministry of Messiah, he then … Continue reading →

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Unlimited Forgiveness

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Pete

A clarifying question . . . that’s the term we often use at work for a question that’s asked in order to make sure we’re understanding the point someone is trying to make. Peter asked a clarifying question in my … Continue reading →

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A Sudden Turn of Events

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Pete

Talk about your sudden turn of events . . . about going from your high to your low . . . about going from glory to grief. Sudden, swift, and absolutely life-changing . . . that’s the feeling you get … Continue reading →

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