Monthly Archives: April 2012

Utterly Astounded!

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Pete

So, I’m reading in Mark this morning . . . pretty familiar stuff. Disciples in boat . . . Jesus on mountain praying. Disciples in storm straining like crazy to row against the wind . . . Jesus comes to … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Pete

I read Judges 9 this morning and I have to admit, it was kind of challenging to keep up with “who’s who in the zoo.” And what a zoo it is . . . selfish ambition, mass murder, arrogance, treachery, … Continue reading →

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The Valley of Baca

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Pete

Oh, to have the heart of the sons of Korah . . . the heart that seeks the presence of God . . . the heart that is prepared to do the journey in order to be in His courts. … Continue reading →

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Entrusted with a Stewardship

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Pete

As an apostle, Paul had certain rights. Not entitlements of men, but some God-given “ground rules” of which Paul could have legitimately availed himself. Oxen who tread out the grain should not be muzzled, but allowed to eat of that … Continue reading →

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Gripping the Baton

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Pete

I started reading in Judges this morning . . . a period in Israel’s history marked by a distinct and vicious cycle. The people sin by worshiping foreign gods . . . God punishes them by sending an enemy nation … Continue reading →

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Open Wide!!!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pete

Ok . . . so they’re probably not images that we think of a whole lot . . . or maybe even really took note of when we saw it . . . but I think we all have seen … Continue reading →

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The Promise Keeper

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Pete

The last few mornings in reading in Joshua has been a bit of tough sleddin’. Just like reading Biblical genealogies . . . or the detailed instructions for the construction of the tabernacle in the wilderness . . . reading … Continue reading →

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Who’s the Boss of Me?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Pete

Was reminded of a foundational principle for doing life this morning . . . “All things are lawful for me,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful for me,” but I will not be enslaved by anything.   … Continue reading →

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Able, Willing, and Ready

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Pete

No doubt she’s a rarity . . . an eighty-six year old gymnast. The videos have been flying around over the last couple of days . . . floor mat exercise . . . parallel bars . . . kind … Continue reading →

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