Author Archives: Pete

The Missing Med

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Pete

Over these past couple of weeks I’ve realized that there seems to be a med for everything. As part of getting set up to provide in-home care we were given what was called a “comfort kit.” Basically a counter top … Continue reading →

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Precious

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Pete

Psalm 116. Wasn’t on yesterday’s reading plan, but it was the psalm of the day. I prayed it over a daughter of the King last night shortly before she went home to be with her Savior. And, like the songwriter, … Continue reading →

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Dad, Are You Watching?

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Pete

Managed to get some time in my study this morning and catch up on my reading plan. Good to get some quiet time and listen. Word of God speak. But didn’t get to my computer until early evening. Kind of … Continue reading →

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Why I Haven’t Been Posting Lately

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Pete

Sent out the following e-mail this evening.  Explains why I haven’t been posting for the past few days. ——————- Hey Folks While I’m sending this out to as many folks as I have emails for, please feel free to forward … Continue reading →

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Mighty Mammon vs. Almighty God

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Pete

It’s one of those foundational pieces of counsel that, by God’s grace, has stuck with me over the years. Long ago I was offered a bit of sage advice: Beware, our possessions have a way of possessing us. We may … Continue reading →

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Abundant Goodness

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Pete

It’s not the conclusion that the world would expect. Add it all up, and those outside the kingdom wouldn’t understand the songwriter’s math. The cause and effect equation just would not compute for most. But for David it wasn’t as … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fear the Fear

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Pete

They are standing at the base of a mountain that seems to be exploding before their very eyes. A cloud hangs over the mountain creating a thick darkness. The ground trembles under their feet, as the thunder reverberates over their … Continue reading →

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My People

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Pete

If I had lived back then, and known then what I know now, I probably would have distanced myself from them. If they were the only church in town back then, I’d probably have either started my own church with … Continue reading →

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Looking in All the Wrong Places

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Pete

Paul was nothing if not bold. It was one thing to proclaim the kingdom in a synagogue. Another to take it to the streets and engage people in discussion in the marketplace. But to stand in front of a crowd … Continue reading →

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The Bereans

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Pete

In the circles I traveled as a young believer they were lifted up as the gold standard for sermon follow-up. Though their time in Scripture’s spotlight was pretty brief, they’ve had a long lasting impact when it comes to being … Continue reading →

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