Author Archives: Pete

Human, But Not Merely Human

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Pete

He expected more. He had been with them for 18 months, establishing the church at Corinth and teaching the believers there (Acts 18:1-11). And so, he expected more. They had been born again and he had spoon fed them for … Continue reading →

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The Mind of Christ

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Pete

Honestly, it’s a dynamic I most often take for granted. A reality that doesn’t evoke the awe it should as frequently as it should. It’s been in play for around 34 years. It’s easy for it to simply become second … Continue reading →

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Facedown on Holy Ground

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Pete

This was it. No turning back now. They were going in. They were about to enter the land that God said He would give to them. They were about to go head to head with the peoples of the land. … Continue reading →

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Guiltless

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Pete

Started in on 1Corinthians this morning. I’ve read the letter before. I know what’s coming. That this body of believers had its “issues,” is kind of an understatement. That there was a bit of dysfunction in the family becomes evident … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Faith

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Pete

Yesterday was a pretty big deal at Lake Tapps Community Church, or as my friend Garry says, at L-T-double-C. First ever in-house baptisms. Four young people confessing Christ as Savior. The testimonies were enough to bring many to tears. The … Continue reading →

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As Christ Has Welcomed You

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Pete

Only one word. One word given a different English translation among major Bible versions. But this morning, the difference made a difference. The difference had an impact. The difference evoked awe . . . sparked thanksgiving . . . was … Continue reading →

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A Decision

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Pete

Romans 14 has got to be one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture. It sets the bar high . . . really high. And not with specific “to dos” or “to don’ts,” but with principles for doing … Continue reading →

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The Place

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Pete

I don’t think its name had been revealed to Moses. Nor its location. Not even directions as to how to get there. But that Moses knew it would exist, and that it would be central to the lives of those … Continue reading →

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The Barabbas Ploy

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Pete

I’m thinking that Pilate was pretty pleased with himself when he paired Jesus with Barabbas. What the chief priests were doing defied logic and reason. The depths of their hatred for the man Jesus was so disproportionate to anything the … Continue reading →

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Of Sea and Soul

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Pete

“Come and see,” says the psalmist in the sixty-sixth psalm. And then, in the same song, he invites his audience to “Come and hear.” Some things you behold . . . other things you are “be-told.” But what’s grabbed me … Continue reading →

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