Monthly Archives: June 2011

Upgraded!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Pete

In May our second oldest daughter was married in Maui. Pretty cool. Everything pretty much happened as planned. He said, “I do” . . . she said, “I do” . . . we said, “Amen!” But there was a little … Continue reading →

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A Plentiful Redemption

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Pete

I read Colossians 3 this morning . . . kind of overwhelming . . . more words underlined or shaded with colored pencil than not. Truths to digest . . . commands to obey . . . everything from setting … Continue reading →

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The Issachar Distinctive

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Pete

I like keeping in touch with what’s going on around me. If I think about how many news sources I check throughout the day, it’s more than just a couple. Before I start work in the morning I do a … Continue reading →

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Debt Free

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Pete

I’m no economist . . . but, it seems to me, that if anything should have been learned over these past few years of “economic meltdown” it is the burden of debt. From people who over-leveraged their homes . . … Continue reading →

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Treasure Hunt

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Pete

I can’t imagine anyone not being excited by the thought of a treasure hunt. Holding the map . . . gazing at where “X” marks the spot . . . calculating what will be needed to make the trek . … Continue reading →

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Keywords Are Everything

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Pete

Last night my daughter applied for a job . . . from home . . . on her computer. With the advent of the “online application” it’s pretty easy to provide your qualifications and credentials to a potential employer. On … Continue reading →

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From Why? to Wow!

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Pete

I get the “why?” question. I have a certain appreciation for looking to heaven when everything in my life on earth is feeling upside down and asking, “How come you let this happen? Can’t you intervene and make it stop?” … Continue reading →

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Extreme Giving

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Pete

I heard a sermon years ago on cassette tape (. . . tells you how many years ago . . . ). It was entitled “Legions of the Un-Jazzed.” The preacher talked about the difference between ho-hum Christianity (the un-jazzed) … Continue reading →

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Think On These Things

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Pete

That the game is either won or lost in the mind seems clear. That it is just as much about the heart as it is about how hard you play is evident. Skill only takes you so far . . … Continue reading →

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The Lifeline

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Pete

22 Readings . . . 8 verses each . . . 176 verses in total . . . 9 columns of text in my Bible . . . 4 1/2 pages . . . one grand theme . . . … Continue reading →

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