Monthly Archives: December 2012

Shut In

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Pete

Talk about faith in action and you’re talking about Noah. In a world that was imploding because “the wickedness of man was great in the earth” . . . during an era when “every intention of the thoughts of man’s … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Pete

New set of colored pencils . . . new copy of my reading plan . . . fresh, unmarked ESV bible . . . a renewed anticipation . . . and the journey begins again. It’s the time of year … Continue reading →

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The Last Word . . . Grace!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Pete

Wrapped up my reading plan this morning. And, as has been the case throughout this past year, God, by His goodness and through His Spirit, stirred my heart as I read the Lord’s plea through Malachi to “Return to me” … Continue reading →

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Encore!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Pete

The first time He came it was barely noticeable. Born of virgin . . . in the small town of Bethlehem . . . away in a manger . . . on a silent night . . . what Child … Continue reading →

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The Voice

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Pete

Kind of crazy, but Sue and I got hooked on the TV talent show “The Voice” this year. Pretty much followed it through all season . . . from blind auditions . . to battle rounds . . . to … Continue reading →

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Sing O’ Lord!

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Pete

There’s a verse in Zephaniah that I have known for years. Not because I’m a particularly good student of the prophets but because it was one of the early Scripture “praise choruses” that were popular back in the late 70’s … Continue reading →

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They Laid Jesus There

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Pete

Interesting how your mind works . . . or, as the case may be, how the Spirit guides. Two readings came together this morning to produce a sense of awe, wonder, and gratefulness. One in the gospel of John . … Continue reading →

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Songs of Deliverance

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Pete

Continuing to work my way through the book of Revelation. Chapter 15 is kind of the prologue to the final outpouring of God’s wrath on a world that has steadfastly rejected Him . . . a world where those who … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Gospel

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Pete

Honestly . . . I didn’t expect to find it here. I am well down the path toward the final days of earth as I continue to read through Revelation. That things are wrapping up is evident . . . … Continue reading →

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Where Are You From?

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Pete

He was full of questions. As the “problem” of Jesus escalated, you sense that Pilate didn’t know what to do . . . that he was growing increasingly frantic . . . the mob was getting ugly . . . … Continue reading →

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