Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Best Is Yet To Come!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Pete

The herd had been spooked . . . they were “shaken in mind” and “alarmed.” From some supposedly authoritative voice they had been told that the Day of the Lord had come. The trumpet had sounded . . . the … Continue reading →

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Who You Dancing With?

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Pete

The theme of bad partnerships continues as I move through 2Chronicles again this morning. I’m guessing that for those familiar with King Joash of Judah, the first thing they might recall about him was that he was one of those … Continue reading →

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Unholy Alliances

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Pete

Wrapping up Jehoshaphat’s story in 2Chronicles this morning. Interesting guy, this king of Judah. You know this guy loved the LORD . . . the chronicler says of him that he “sought the God of his father and walked in … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Pete

Pride is a funny thing . . . funny weird . . . not funny ha-ha. And, if there was ever a people who should have the pride thing in hand, it’s us believers. We who have already acknowledged our … Continue reading →

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Children of the Day

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Pete

The specific subject is the second coming of Christ . . . a day that “will come like a thief in the night.” Paul says that it will come when most people are least expecting it . . . they’ll … Continue reading →

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One Thing Necessary

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Pete

I get that she was a bit choked at her sister. Though He was somewhat controversial, He was also somewhat of a celebrity . . . kind of a big deal . . . and He had chosen her offer … Continue reading →

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The Glory Came Down

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Pete

It’s epic. After years of planning, preparing and building, Solomon’s temple is complete. Over 150,000 workers have labored to take the almost immeasurable quantities of stock-piled gold, silver, bronze, and wood to build for the LORD a place for His … Continue reading →

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Hemmed In

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Pete

Feeling a bit claustrophobic this morning . . . but in a good way. Chewing on Psalm 139. Considering the reality that I am hemmed in. O LORD, You have searched me and known me! You know when I sit … Continue reading →

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Who Am I to Offer Willingly?

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Pete

It really is David at his best. Not a perfect man . . . but a man after God’s own heart (Acts 13:22). And, as I sit back and reflect on 1Chronicles 29, I don’t think the heart of David … Continue reading →

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Plating the Gospel

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Pete

My son-in-law knows his way around the kitchen. Was reminded of that last week as we spent a couple of days with him and my daughter on their turf. Most often, around our place, Sue cooks it up . . … Continue reading →

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