Monthly Archives: January 2012

The Temple of God

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Pete

It really is masterful . . . Paul’s sermon to the philosophers in Athens (Acts 17:16-34). His spirit was vexed as he walked about and was assaulted by the number of idols that lined this city of ” the learned” … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts | Leave a comment

One Thing

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Pete

You know David was a busy guy. I’m guessing that being king had a certain set of demands . . . a pretty full schedule. But you also know that David lived life within one grand context . . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Leave a comment

A Friendship

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Pete

I guess if you were to ask a dozen people, “What is friendship?” you might get a dozen different answers . . . but, then again, maybe not. Off the top of my head, if I was asked what constitutes … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | 1 Comment

Gen S

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Pete

It’s a big deal to us in the HR field . . . recognizing that within society, and thus within the workforce, there are distinguishing characteristics within different generations of people. We talk about “baby boomers” . . . those … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Leave a comment

My Cup Overflows!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Pete

Lingering over Psalm 23 this morning. Though it’s so about Him . . . it so about “me” too. If the first five words are true, that the Lord is indeed MY Shepherd, then you just can’t help but settle … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | 1 Comment

Gathered to His People

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Pete

The Holy Spirit, through Paul, tells us in Colossians 3 to set our minds on things above. But, to be honest, so often I’m so concerned with trying to navigate this horizontal plain that I forget to look up. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Genesis | Leave a comment

Enthroned on the Praises of His People

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Pete

You start into Psalm 22 and immediately you’re taken to the cross. You read the Psalm and you’re drawn into the sufferings of Messiah. That this is a song concerning the Savior is so clear for those who have heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Leave a comment

An Oxymoron

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Pete

I want to say that it’s an oxymoron . . . that the two words don’t make sense together. And yet, I hesitate. I want to be careful about being glib . . . or even a bit arrogant about … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Leave a comment

The Difference a Resurrection Makes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Pete

He was in prison . . . he was on death row. His right hand was chained to a soldier on one side . . . his left hand, chained to another soldier on the other side. No escape . … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts, Matthew | Leave a comment

God’s Stereo

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Pete

I wouldn’t describe myself as an audiophile . . . not really a connoisseur of high fidelity music reproduction . . . but I sure prefer stereo over mono . . . I like hearing music out of two separate … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms | Leave a comment