Monthly Archives: February 2016

Rejoice!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Pete

The “problem” with a favorite passage of Scripture might be the tendency to read again what you already know is in the passage rather than take of note of that which is perhaps over-shadowed by the familiar. Case in point, … Continue reading →

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Nothing But Manna?

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Pete

It’s pretty incredible but way too relatable. It caught my attention, caused me to give my head a shake, but then realize that I’m looking into a mirror. They are the people of God, delivered from Egypt. And there’s no … Continue reading →

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Divine Forbearance

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Pete

That David even had opportunity to write the song is, in itself, amazing. Think about it, this is a man who has been shown divine favor but responded with detestable failure. A man of extreme privilege who foolishly exercised such … Continue reading →

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Heart Matters

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Pete

God is judge. He is the Mighty One, God the LORD, the final arbiter. He carries pure and just scales and will measure according to perfect holiness. And in Psalm 50, He comes calling (50:1-6). The songwriter envisions God speaking … Continue reading →

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A Slippery Slope

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Pete

Continuing in Romans 1 this morning. Yesterday I was reminded of the good news–the gospel, the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. The good news which reveals the righteousness which is of God, a righteousness that comes … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of Faith

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Pete

Obedience. I’m thinking that, in general, it doesn’t rank in the list of the world’s top ten words to embrace. That, for many, the word comes with at least some baggage. Perhaps some having experienced, grudgingly, a forced obedience to … Continue reading →

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Belong, Bow Down, & Believe

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Pete

“Told you so!” That’s not quite what Paul said, but kinda. “Men, you should have listened to me and not have set sail from Crete and incurred this injury and loss” (Acts 27:21). But they wanted to get to Italy. … Continue reading →

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Throw Me the Lifeline!

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Pete

David knew about cause and effect. He connected the dots between external circumstance and internal response. Know the ever present reality of oppression and distress without? Be consumed by darkness and mourning within. Experience unrelenting obstacles day after day? Be … Continue reading →

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My Place in the Son

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Pete

Reading in Acts 26 this morning ( . . . almost afternoon . . . I so enjoy Mondays!). Paul is speaking before King Agrippa, telling his story in defense of the accusations laid against him by the Jews. And … Continue reading →

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An Open Ear

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Pete

Probably not surprising that, once again, I’m sitting here this morning trying to process the story of Nadab and Abihu in Leviticus 10 and how they crashed and burned . . . literally. Every year when I come upon this … Continue reading →

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