Monthly Archives: March 2011

Getting Warmer?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Pete

You hit Romans 12 and the focus of Paul’s letter changes dramatically. From doctrine to doing . . . from right teaching to right living . . . from the wonders of the mercies of God to the call to … Continue reading →

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Purified for His Praise

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Pete

There’s something about knowing people, or knowing about people, who have been “been there, done that, got the t-shirt.” You know, those folks who have been where you’re now walking. Those who have experienced what you’re experiencing and now have … Continue reading →

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"Able" Words

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Pete

I came across some “able” words in one of my readings this morning. Not “able” as in having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something. But “able” as in the four letters a-b-l-e found at the end of three … Continue reading →

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The Response of Righteousness

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Pete

“Righteousness for us” . . . those words jumped off the page. Now, I’ve been reading a lot about righteousness over the past several mornings as I’ve journeyed through the book of Romans . . . but that’s not where … Continue reading →

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A Song Sung in the Shadow

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Pete

That Psalm 63 is a psalm of praise is unmistakable. All I have to do is sit back and see the number of verses I have underlined with my brown colored pencil. Underline in brown . . . that’s my … Continue reading →

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God Alone

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Pete

That David knew the “storms of life” is a bit of an understatement. It seems that, for more seasons than not in his life, his life was turned upside down by something. Whether it was hiding from Saul who was … Continue reading →

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The Glory to be Revealed

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Pete

I wish it were my line, but it isn’t . . . it’s someone else’s . . . but it’s good . . . “Nature’s music is in the minor key” (William MacDonald). Okay, so doesn’t that present a picture … Continue reading →

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The Reminder

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Pete

It’s not that you don’t know it . . . it’s just that you need to hear it again. It’s not so much about doubt . . . it’s just that you have a need for some reassurance. It’s those … Continue reading →

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Under New Management

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Pete

I guess sometimes you can’t really appreciate how good it is until you remember how bad it was. Funny how the desperation of going through what once was can be forgotten while enjoying the blessing of what now is. As … Continue reading →

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The Right Kind of Slavery

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Pete

Never was much of a Bob Dylan fan . . . not sure I could rattle off a lot of his songs . . . but one has come to mind over the last couple of mornings as I’ve read … Continue reading →

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