Author Archives: Pete

Fired

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Pete

Every time I encounter the story, I can’t help but think how extreme the consequences were. They were new to the job. Sure they had been trained and instructed on how to fulfill their role, but this week was their … Continue reading →

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The Great Equalizer

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Pete

I’m reading again in Leviticus this morning and the math just doesn’t line up. You know, the math that says that if A=B and B=C then A=C. Or, in the case of this morning’s reading in Leviticus 5, if a … Continue reading →

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Tell No One

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Pete

So, . . . I think I’m pretty good at maintaining a confidence when I’m asked to. Tell me to keep something a secret, and I’m thinking I’ll be able to do that. But aren’t there some things that would … Continue reading →

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Our Anointing

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Pete

They could be all dressed up . . . even have somewhere to go . . . but without this, they couldn’t get even in the door . . . literally. I’m wrapping up Exodus this morning. And the prevailing … Continue reading →

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A Foreign Language

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Pete

Her situation was desperate and He was in the neighborhood. She had a daughter “severely oppressed by a demon” — a demon perhaps invited into the home through her pagan practices. He was the Son of God. She was on … Continue reading →

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A Heart Problem

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Pete

He answered their question with a question. Not to avoid responding to them. But to point out that they, in fact, where asking the wrong question. That, in reality, it was less about His disciples’ scandalous actions and way more … Continue reading →

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Above All . . . Enter My Rest

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Pete

The instructions were complete. All that Moses needed to know, he knew. Not as simple as following Ikea instructions, but the building plans for the tabernacle were clear. The place where God would meet with Moses . . . the … Continue reading →

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He Shall Bear

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Pete

The phrase is repeated four times in Exodus 28. Said it before, said it again, repetition is God’s way of saying, “Listen up!” Also discovered that the phrase is used nowhere else other than in this chapter . . . … Continue reading →

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The Treasure of the Kingdom

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Pete

Thinking about treasure this morning. Not just about acquiring it, but also what we’re to do with it. But the treasure I’m considering this morning is not gold or silver, but something far more valuable and longer lasting. And far … Continue reading →

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Blessed Eyes and Blessed Ears

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Pete

Many are the benefits of God’s grace. If God extended nothing but mercy for our sin, forgiving our sins on the merit of the once for all paid sacrifice of His Son that would be more than enough to thank … Continue reading →

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