Monthly Archives: September 2011

The Comer

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Pete

I’m thinking it’s true that everyone lives life within some context. There is a big picture view held by every person which acts as a filter when working through and processing the details of life. Even if it’s a belief … Continue reading →

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The Poured Out Spirit

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Pete

Have you ever seen a picture of molten metal being poured into something? As the container it resides in is tipped, the liquid metal comes gushing forth . . . nothing’s going to stop it . . . it fills … Continue reading →

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Called By Name

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . so I’m thinking it might be somewhat self-centered to have finished reading Isaiah 42 and 43, along with Hebrews 9, and end up with a thought about me. Magnificent is how I might describe Isaiah’s declaration … Continue reading →

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My Hand in His

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Pete

When Sue and I go for our walk around our neighborhood, we most often will hold hands (until they get too sweaty). We interlock our fingers, leveraging the sense of touch as a reminder of our closeness. We go palm … Continue reading →

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Two Words

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Pete

Two words . . . just two words . . . a total of five letters. But, it occurs to me, they are at the very heart and soul of the gospel. They are the basis for our confidence as … Continue reading →

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Our Arm Every Morning

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

Sometimes you just need to call out. You’ve done all you can do . . . but you know that ultimately it’s out of your control. You’ve tried to still your soul . . . but your mind keeps racing. … Continue reading →

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After the Order of Melchizedek

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Pete

It would have been a struggle for devout Jews to consider . . . a concept that, in it’s most fundamental nature, didn’t line up. The idea that Jesus could be their forever High Priest before God wasn’t on their … Continue reading →

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The Anchor Holds

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Pete

I’ve mentioned it before . . . one of the things I’m on the “prowl” for when I’m going through my reading plan in the morning are promises. They are scattered throughout God’s Word . . . in the ancient … Continue reading →

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In Awe

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . you want to re-invoke a bit of awe factor? You want to go back to the basics and, in turn, turn on the praise machine? You want to hover over some realities that will ultimately result … Continue reading →

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Confidence

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Pete

I’m pondering an invitation this morning. Reflecting on the access gifted to me. Chewing on the wonder of a door opened to me. The invitation is to draw near to a throne. The access is to a footstool before a … Continue reading →

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