Monthly Archives: December 2013

No Middle Ground

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Pete

The end of another year . . . unreal! Though cliche . . . it’s true . . . time flies. Can’t help but being a bit pensive. Thinking of the year that was . . . wondering about the … Continue reading →

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The Lamb Forever

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Pete

Wrapping up my 2013 reading plan this morning . . . hovering over Revelation 21 and 22. A bit in awe of the wonder of that which is yet to come. Taking note again of the promises. Promises of things … Continue reading →

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Put Me to the Test

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Pete

I think if I was hooked up to a machine that measured your “risk taking quotient” like those machines that measure your heartbeat that I might “flat line.” Whatever the definition of risk adverse is, I think I might personify … Continue reading →

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The Branch

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Pete

To be honest . . . it kills me to be offline . . . that’s where I’ve mostly been these past few days. We drove down to Santa Cruz to see my second oldest graduate as an RN . … Continue reading →

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According to What He Has Done

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Pete

It is probably one of the most chilling paragraphs in all Scripture. John, in his vision, sees a great white throne and the One who was seated on it (Rev. 20:11). The throne is great because it is the very … Continue reading →

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So Unlike His First!

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Pete

His second visit will be so unlike His first. His return in glory will be in a manner so different from His original coming into the world. The non-descript manger gives way to a white horse. The meek and lowly … Continue reading →

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Where Were You? . . . There You Are!

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Pete

I’m probably pushing the boundaries of “rightly dividing the word” this morning as two somewhat random thoughts from two very opposite readings come together to form one awe-invoking meditation. First thought . . . book of Job . . . … Continue reading →

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No Loose Ends

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Pete

Sometimes I think I don’t do a very good job of staying on top of this time of year. Nothing’s taken off “the plate” . . . but lots gets added . . . and the challenge is to keep … Continue reading →

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Woman, Behold Your Son!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Pete

I don’t know how many of them we have spread through the house . . . probably seven or eight. Come Christmas, the various nativity scenes are brought out and put on display at the Corak’s house. They vary in … Continue reading →

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Not of This World

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Pete

Caught in the middle . . . that’s where we are . . . in the middle. God foretold through Micah the prophet that from Bethlehem “shall come forth for Me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose … Continue reading →

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