Author Archives: Pete

Nothing But Temple

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Pete

Coming to the end of my reading plan for 2017. Minor prophets with major messages. A God who breaks the sound barrier in order to further refine a man who has already been heaven’s boast as one of the elite … Continue reading →

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Hand On Mouth

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Pete

Sticks and stones may break my bones . . . but when the Almighty’s name-calling, it’s gotta hurt! Not that God harmfully throws down insults from heaven, but the One who searches the soul and spirits of men will reveal … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Who Remains in Our Midst

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Pete

It’s not a hard ask if the answers are good. Digging deep works fine if you’re pretty sure you’re gonna uncover gold. But going introspective can be risky if you’re not sure you’re gonna like what you find. Or, worse … Continue reading →

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Out of the Storm

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Pete

It had worked! Kinda’. Job had wanted a one-on-one with God, and He got it. But it wasn’t quite what he had in mind. Heaven rolled back its curtain. The courtroom door was opened and Job’s case was on the … Continue reading →

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Stand Still

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Pete

Some thoughts from 2010 that I’m needing and heeding this morning . . . ————————————————————————- There’s something about reading Job that, for me at least, sets a me bit back on my heals. Not so much chapters 1 and 2 in … Continue reading →

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What I Have Written I Have Written

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Pete

When they asked the question, it was with such promise. When they used the title, it was with a hush of reverence. When they offered their gifts, it was to give glory and honor to the name. Now after Jesus … Continue reading →

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The Depths of the Sea

Posted on December 13, 2017 by Pete

I’m no exploration buff. Can’t say I’m particularly well read (or even read, at all) when it comes to boldly going where no man has gone before. Instead, what I think I know, I know from the media. My sense … Continue reading →

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Of the Truth

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Pete

The celebration nears. The remembrance of a birth is less than two weeks away. For many it’s about family and traditions, with little significance beyond that. For others, it includes the heart-warming folklore of the “No Room Here Inn,” a … Continue reading →

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They Bound Him

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Pete

The humiliation would only intensify. The Prince of Life would stand before whitewashed tombs full of dead people’s bones and be questioned about His teaching. The King of all Nations would be dragged before a mealy-mouthed Roman governor and challenged … Continue reading →

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Shelter and a Shepherd

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Pete

While there may be debate as to who exactly they are, it seems pretty clear to me where they are. Those “coming out of the great tribulation” might specifically refer to believers martyred after the opening of the fifth seal … Continue reading →

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