Monthly Archives: March 2011

So Not Done!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Pete

The Psalmist’s questions are kind of haunting. Whatever his situation, you know it’s got to be desperate and confusing. The sort of circumstance where you need a bit of “heavenly sunshine” . . . where you’re looking for some evidence … Continue reading →

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Kingdom Power

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Pete

You get the sense that the Corinthians thought they had it all . . . and, in a manner they did . . . they had been abundantly graced. Paul says that, in every way, they “were enriched in Him … Continue reading →

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No Mere Human

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . scratch that one from the list of excuses available to me. No more “Give me a break! I’m only human!” I might be a sinner saved by grace . . . I might be a jar … Continue reading →

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God’s PQ

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Pete

Unobservable . . . imperceptible . . . imponderable . . . such are the things God has prepared for those who love Him. But doesn’t that present a bit of a problem? If these things are beyond what any … Continue reading →

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Who’s In Charge?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Pete

Kind of an interesting meeting . . . sort of a weird conversation . . . resulted in some less than typical behavior. It was an encounter between a commander and the Commander . . . it was an “either … Continue reading →

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Willing and Able

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Pete

I’m wrapping up Paul’s letter to the Romans this morning. As I look back, I’ve covered a lot of ground . . . talk about your “drinking through a fire hose.” Ton of stuff behind me . . . doctrines … Continue reading →

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Self-Regulating

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Pete

It really was kind of a risky proposition . . . the church. I think if it were me setting up a new world-wide institution, I’d have put in place a lot more structure . . . put in place … Continue reading →

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How to Please God

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Pete

There may be many things we are not certain about when it comes to the will of God and what pleases Him, but there are some things of which we can be absolutely certain. While there are some portions of … Continue reading →

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Living Behind the Curtain

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Pete

It was intended to separate the Most Holy Place from the Holy Place. While there were daily duties to be preformed in the area before the curtain, behind the curtain was reserved for the ark . . . for the … Continue reading →

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Almost There!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Pete

“Are we there yet?” Who can’t remember asking that question as a kid in the backseat of a car on what seems to be a “take forever” trip? Which parent hasn’t heard that question asked, often over and over again, … Continue reading →

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