Author Archives: Pete

When We See Jesus

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Pete

Two of John’s writings have me imagining a day which is sure to come . . . though I don’t know when or exactly how. But a day, to be sure, that will come. John’s gospel speaks of its certainty. … Continue reading →

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One Leaned In, One Walked Out

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Pete

I don’t know for sure if they were already feeling a bit of electricity in the air as they gathered for supper, but I’m guessing they might have. Ever since Jesus had called Lazarus out of the tomb, the religious … Continue reading →

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Contend for the Faith

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Pete

Although he was eager to talk to them of their common salvation, he instead appeals to them to contend for the faith. While he wanted to get lost in the grandeur of deliverance, he instead felt he needed to be … Continue reading →

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No Greater Joy

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Pete

There are a lot of things that can bring joy. A lot of things that can cause gladness . . . a lot of things that will lead to rejoicing . . . a lot of things to be thankful … Continue reading →

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The Most High Rules

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Pete

Kind of one of those “Duh!” moments for me this morning. I’m reading Daniel 4. King Nebuchadnezzar’s second dream . . . Daniel’s second interpretation . . . God’s continued revelation of Himself to a pagan sovereign. And I found … Continue reading →

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The Revealer of Mysteries

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Pete

Started in our Daniel this morning. Man, I like coming back to this book! Gotta love Daniel and his resolve not to defile himself with the king’s fare (1:8). Always inspired by his confidence in the calling of his God … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Shammah

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Pete

It’s been a ride. From glory seen . . . to glory departed . . . to glory returned. From exile due to judgment, to return due to grace. From hard to visualize visions of whirling creatures, to easy to … Continue reading →

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What’s It There For?

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Pete

Of all the words I’ve read this morning the one that’s particularly caught my attention is the word “therefore.” You know . . . as in, when you come across a “therefore” find out what it’s there for. It’s a … Continue reading →

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An Either/Or Matter

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Pete

Taking a hard and fast position isn’t all that popular these days . . . unless it’s a hard and fast position that asserts there shouldn’t be any hard and fast positions. Our world seems bent on replacing “either this … Continue reading →

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Hindering Meditation

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Pete

None of them will be nominated for “Comforter of the Year.”  In fact, their notoriety lies in how badly they drew alongside Job to strengthen him in the aftermath of unimaginable tragedy.  And while they may have been better served … Continue reading →

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