Author Archives: Pete

Consider the Promise, Provision, & Prize

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Pete

Continuing to read in Hebrews 11 this morning. And a word jumps off the page. A word which I had read before in this chapter. A word that I would read again. Repeated three times, it caused me to pause … Continue reading →

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A Better Country

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Pete

Rarely, I think, have I entered the Hall of Faith without a sense of a holy hush as I again consider the “by faith” exhibits. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Full Assurance of Faith

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Pete

Kind of an interesting dynamic as I was working my way through my reading plan this morning. I’m finding that every year I read Isaiah I think it’s becoming clearer and I’m understanding more. Especially as I get into the … Continue reading →

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The Soul’s Delight

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Pete

He is One who bears, unfettered, the power of the Spirit. He will establish justice in the earth. He will be a light for the nations . . . giving sight to the blind . . . freeing the prisoner … Continue reading →

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The Heart of the Shepherd

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Pete

Feeling a bit convicted this morning. Had a conversation with someone last night about leading in the church. About setting the right expectations for the people of God and holding them accountable in the right way. While I think there … Continue reading →

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On Added Days and Sins Behind the Back

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Pete

A story I came across in my Isaiah reading this morning made me smile. Not that it was a funny or amusing or light story. But that it was a story that reminded that God cannot be put into a … Continue reading →

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Bondsman of a Better Promise

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Pete

This weekend I witnessed the exchanging of vows from the front row. Along with my wife, we had the best seats in the house. The place of honor given to us because it was our daughter who was promising “to … Continue reading →

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Prevailing Grace

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Pete

There are just some things that you expect to go together . . . some cause and effect things that just make sense. Turn up the heat and you expect the house to get warm. Drink too much coffee and … Continue reading →

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Someone On the Inside

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Pete

Sitting in Bend Oregon this morning . . . we’re on final countdown to my middle daughter’s wedding this weekend. Thinking about what I’ve read this morning in the latter part of Hebrews 6. That God made a promise to … Continue reading →

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Stayed on Him

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Pete

I think if you asked anyone who knew me they’d say that, on the continuum defined by “single thread” on one end and “multitasker” on the other, I probably fall somewhere on the multitasking side. I’d guess that it’s both … Continue reading →

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