Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Ladder

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Pete

I’m not one for ladders. Oh, I’m ok w/ 6 foot step ladders . . . but take one of those babies that you have to stretch out and climb up beyond just a few feet . . . where … Continue reading →

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Living Up to a New Name

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Pete

It occurs to me that it really was a prophetic act upon the Lord’s part. He spoke of things that were yet to be as though they were already a done deal. He cast a vision of the future despite … Continue reading →

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Father of Lights

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Pete

Truth be told, there are some portions of Scriptures . . . could be a chapter, could be a verse or two, could be just a phrase . . . that never fail to ignite something within me. They are … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Pete

Sometimes it just makes sense to reset . . . to focus on the fundamentals . . . to break things down to the foundational stuff. When things get a little hairy . . . when life kinda feels a … Continue reading →

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A Crick in My Neck

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Pete

So what would that have been like? Sure, seeing was believing, but I’m wondering if they couldn’t believe what they were seeing. They thought they had lost Him to death . . . only to again encounter Him again as … Continue reading →

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Knowing the Presence While Clinging to the Promise

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Pete

Part way through Isaiah 63 you kind of get the sense that the prophet “hits the wall.” It’s been 63 chapters detailing the sin of Israel and God’s determination to judge them via the violence and oppression of the nations … Continue reading →

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Let Us

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Pete

Although Hebrews might be considered very doctrinal in nature . . . a lot of teaching . . . a lot of Old Testament context explained in the “better realities” of Christ . . . there’s a fair amount of … Continue reading →

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Through the Tears

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Pete

Tears have a way of clouding the vision. Often they make you want to close your eyes. They can become your sole focus as you concentrate on them flowing down your cheeks. But the word of God tells me this … Continue reading →

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I Come

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Pete

It really is a pretty compelling invitation. Spend just a couple of minutes hovering over it, and though you might not strictly be within “the context” of the invite, the Spirit within you testifies that the envelope that carries this … Continue reading →

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A Nomination

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Pete

It was a pretty bold move. Bold because it required him to go directly to Pilate . . . bold because he had already been a dissenting voice on the decision and the action . . . bold because he … Continue reading →

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