Monthly Archives: September 2014

They Had No Idea

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Pete

Two passages of Scripture intersected for me this morning in a way I had not anticipated nor expected. One was in the Old Testament . . . the other, in the New. The first passage is twelve verses long and … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Homeland

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Pete

Entered faith’s “Hall of Fame” this morning. Started in on Hebrews 11. And paused to chew on the “Abraham Exhibit.” Not much to look at really. An old man . . . along with his aged wife. A few servants … Continue reading →

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Soul Preservative

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Pete

My thoughts go back to the days of canning. That time of year when fruits and vegetables were prepped and then packed into glass Mason jars. As I recall it, there were three key components to making sure that was … Continue reading →

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Worshiping Wood

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Pete

It really makes no sense as you read it. Yet, how many people have done it . . . and how many continue, in one form or another, to do it. It’s the folly of taking an object that you … Continue reading →

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A Deep Clean

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Pete

There is cleaning, and then there is deep cleaning. It’s one thing to dust, it’s another to disinfect. You can make the place look pretty good by stuffing things in the closets or drawers, but the real test comes when … Continue reading →

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The Isaiah Dynamic

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Pete

Sometimes within the “big stories” of redemption you can notice small details that seem to be noteworthy. Though they are not the “main event” they seem to be important and can provide some insight into the dynamics of interacting within … Continue reading →

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The Lord Waits

Posted on September 5, 2014 by Pete

Sometimes you come across grace in the least expected places. Such is the case this morning as I’m reading in Isaiah. Generally, when I think about reading Isaiah, especially the first 40 chapters, I’m ready for a lot of judgment … Continue reading →

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The Forerunner

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Pete

To be honest, I’m not much of an adventurer. Not too jazzed by the thought of being an explorer . . . of walking into a place or situation totally unfamiliar to me . . . of the thought of … Continue reading →

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The Days of His Flesh

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Pete

I’m reading Hebrews 5 this morning and I can’t help but think how dull I can be at times concerning the incarnation of Christ. The babe in the manger . . . the Lamb of God on the cross. Not … Continue reading →

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The Invitation

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Pete

This morning I was reminded of an invitation extended to me. Some invitations I might expect . . . such as an invite to a family reunion . . . or to attend a concert being put on by a … Continue reading →

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