Author Archives: Pete

That Which Is Not Seen

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Pete

In two of my readings this morning, someone was told to not be afraid. One was in the Old Testament, the other in the New. Separated by centuries and with very different circumstances at play, the bottom line was similar … Continue reading →

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A Little Girl

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Pete

A little girl . . . that’s how she’s described in my Bible . . . just a young girl . . . taken from her family . . . removed from her country . . . separated from the … Continue reading →

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The Power of Repentance

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Pete

I read it and I did a double take . . . and so, I read it again.  Unbelievable.  You wouldn’t have naturally thought it possible given the clear testimony of Scripture  . . . “there was none who sold himself … Continue reading →

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Beyond Perfection

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Pete

Nobody’s perfect. How often have we heard that? How often have we said that? But it’s true. In fact, when you think about it, the idea of perfection is highly overrated. When we do encounter perfection, I’d suggest it is … Continue reading →

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Turning Hearts Back

Posted on June 9, 2014 by Pete

Put me in a word association situation and give me “Mt. Carmel” and I don’t think I’d come back with “grace” as the first thing that pops into my head. You might get “Elijah” . . . or “awesome display … Continue reading →

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A Beloved Child

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Pete

We had a baby last night. Well, we didn’t directly . . . my oldest daughter did. A little girl came into the world and it lit up the “text-o-sphere.” My daughter started a group text earlier this week when … Continue reading →

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The Wonder of Regeneration

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Pete

It would be almost comical if the situation weren’t so tragic. As it is, it’s almost unbelievable that someone could have had such an encounter of the divine kind as did Jeroboam, and yet be so dense as to the … Continue reading →

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A Heart Turned Away

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Pete

Solomon can be one of the most inspiring examples in Scripture and yet, one of the most tragic. A monument of grace . . . born to David, the man after God’s own heart . . . born through Bathsheba, … Continue reading →

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Songs for the Sojourner

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Pete

I have a fairly good sized iTunes library of music. And in my library I have a playlist I’ve called “Top Rated.” I’ve gone through all my albums and have put the best one or two songs from each album … Continue reading →

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Meant To Be Shared

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Pete

Not all gifts are intended for the same purpose. If I give my girls necklaces for Christmas, my hope is that they would enjoy wearing them . . . and maybe think of dad sometimes when they put them on … Continue reading →

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