Monthly Archives: July 2013

Knowledge of the Holy One

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Pete

It is the key that unlocks the door . . . the puzzle piece that completes the picture . . . the switch that turns on the light. Without it, smart people can really be kind of dumb . . … Continue reading →

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Joy Before the Angels

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Pete

Luke 15 . . . one great chapter . . . three great parables. Sheep wanders off, shepherd searches for it until he finds it, laying it on his shoulders as he brings it home. Coin is lost, woman searches … Continue reading →

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God’s Good Hand

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Pete

Perspective . . . it makes all the difference. The filter through which we see life, and live life, really is what defines the “quality of life.” And, what’s got me thinking about this is a phrase that is repeated … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be A Budger

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Pete

When they were little, my girls called it “budging” . . . and those who did it, “budgers.” Budging happens where people are required to line up for something. Budgers are those who, when they arrive, rather than take the … Continue reading →

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All In

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Pete

Last year, a business matter I was involved with went to mediation. A dispute had risen between the company I work for and another, and though we tried to work it out among ourselves, it just wasn’t happening . . … Continue reading →

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In Hot Pursuit

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Pete

I wouldn’t consider myself to be what some would call a “go getter.” While I try and be faithful to what I think I’ve been called to do, I wouldn’t consider myself really “driven.” I think I put in a … Continue reading →

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Truth in Advertising

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Pete

Apparently there are laws in place to protect the consumer and ensure that advertisers don’t misrepresent their products. But who hasn’t ended up with a product that wasn’t quite as shiny as the one shown on television . . . … Continue reading →

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What’s the Big Idea?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Pete

Some portions of scripture you really need to dig into to try and determine what it’s trying to say. Only after you’ve worked through the historical context . . . and have rightly placed it within the context of why … Continue reading →

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Come Just As You Are

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Pete

For all intents and purposes, it was unprecedented. Not since Solomon had there been such a call to come and worship the Lord . . . and that was when the kingdom was united. The invitation had gone out to … Continue reading →

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Director of My Heart

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Pete

To be sure, the Christian is to walk in a manner worthy of their calling (Eph. 4:1). We are to set our minds on things above (Col. 3:2). We are to seek first the kingdom of God (Matt. 6:33). We … Continue reading →

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