Monthly Archives: July 2010

Two Voices

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Pete

Wrapping up the first section of Proverbs this morning. Over the course of these first 9 chapters, Solomon has made his appeal for men to embrace wisdom. The prize is worth the trip, he says . . . the benefits … Continue reading →

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Delighted!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Pete

Delight. Now there’s a word that has some emotion, a kind of warm and fuzzy glow, behind it. How do you describe delight? What words do you use to convey what it is to be delighted? The dictionary people at … Continue reading →

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Charity Begins at Home, Piety Does Too!

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Pete

Sometimes some of the harshest, most straight-forward declarations in Scripture are found in the least expected place. Take this one for example, “He has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.” Ouch! What could someone do that would … Continue reading →

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Privilege and Responsibility

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Pete

For most of my Christian life I “grew up” in a church tradition which didn’t use the term “membership” or the phrase “becoming a member of the church.” I think that in principle we had a “membership process”, but instead … Continue reading →

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The Downstream Effect

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Pete

It’s a pretty simple principle really . . . if the reservoir is contaminated, the water that flows from it will be contaminated . . . that’s why care is taken to protect natural sources of drinking water. Allow livestock … Continue reading →

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Worth Pursuing?

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Pete

I’m struck this morning by a passion. And this passion appears to be in contrast to how many of us in God’s household seem to approach spiritual understanding and the search for the knowledge of the things of God. For … Continue reading →

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I’m Listening . . .

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Pete

Transition day . . . after almost 7 months with the Psalms as a part of my daily readings, I now shift to Proverbs. Always kinda’ sad to leave the Psalms . . . always anticipation, though, as I enter … Continue reading →

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Making the Box Bigger

Posted on July 22, 2010 by Pete

So, I’m wrapping up Chronicles this morning. For the past month I have tried to follow along with the history of the kings of Judah . . . those of the line of David. Along the way, there’s been a … Continue reading →

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God’s Pleasure

Posted on July 21, 2010 by Pete

Often, in Scripture, it takes but a few words to cause you to pause and reflect . . . and, at least in your heart, go facedown. I’ve read a lot of words this morning . . . a good … Continue reading →

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Time to Clean House?

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Pete

There is something about considering the temple of God that evokes a certain awe-factor . . . as, I think, is intended. To imagine the magnificent structure conceived in the heart of David and built by the hands of Solomon, … Continue reading →

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