Author Archives: Pete

Reflecting . . . Radiating . . .

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Pete

A letter from Christ. Written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God. Engraved not on tablets of stone. Instead, inscribed on tablets of human hearts. That is how Paul regarded the saints at Corinth (2Cor. 3:3). … Continue reading →

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Like All the Nations

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Pete

When he heard their demands it shook him . . . literally! His soul so vexed because of their request that he trembled. Dedicated to the Lord since birth, his life had been one of learning to hear the word … Continue reading →

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He is a Great God . . . He is Our God

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Pete

For those who have followed these morning ramblings over time, you know that as I read in the morning I’m on the lookout. I have my colored pencils at hand and as I ingest the Word I also take note … Continue reading →

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On Being Addicted ( A 2009 Rerun)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Pete

Looking back on my journal, it’s apparent that I’ve been repeatedly drawn to a certain family mentioned in the closing thoughts of Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians. Here’s the passage that consistently jumps off the page . . . … Continue reading →

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At the Feet of My Redeemer

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Pete

To be sure, it’s not a custom that I know a lot about. But there’s something about the manner in which Ruth communicates her desire to be redeemed by Boaz that is intuitive. While Naomi’s instructions to Ruth might have … Continue reading →

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No Middle Ground

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Pete

It seems there was no middle ground. Though there’s no doubt as to the purity of Peter’s motive, he was, nevertheless, staking his flag on enemy territory. Even though what Jesus said was so out there, it seems that if … Continue reading →

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Those Who See His Salvation

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Pete

Since retiring from “corporate life” and going full-time at my church, Mondays have become one of the most appreciated benefits of the transition. They are my down day . . . the day Sue and I know we are going … Continue reading →

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Was It Something I Said?

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Pete

He tried to get away for a bit. Needed some down time. So Jesus went to the region of Tyre and Sidon, entered a house and hoped no one would notice. Yet, writes Mark, “He could not be hidden” (7:24). … Continue reading →

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A Sad Song

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Pete

Honestly . . . not quite sure what to make of Psalm 88. The Psalm’s title says it’s a song . . . but what a sad song. Written by Heman the Ezrahite, a son of Korah, it was given … Continue reading →

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When We Come Together

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Pete

Five times. Five times in eighteen verses. Three-hundred-ninety-eight words in this passage and twenty of those words are the same four word phrase repeated five times. While the subject of the passage is appropriate conduct at the Lord’s table, the … Continue reading →

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