Author Archives: Pete

The Purpose of Our Gathering

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Pete

Little is the time I spend these days trying to come up with the definitive position on whether or not the spiritual gift of tongues is for today. But there was a time when I was on the verge of … Continue reading →

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Heat in the Heart

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Pete

In many ways, he had it all. If there was ever a child of privilege . . . a man of heavenly calling . . . someone who had been given all the tools to succeed, then it was him. … Continue reading →

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Lessons From A Sad Song

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Pete

Despondent. No other word better describes the tone of the psalm written by Heman the Ezrahite. I don’t think this song went to the “top of the charts” . . . thinkin’ that it wasn’t played incessantly on NT Radio … Continue reading →

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Wait For One Another

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Pete

There are a number of them . . . commands we refer to as the “one anothers.” Love one another . . . forgive one another . . . admonish one another . . . encourage one another . . … Continue reading →

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Fine Dining

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Pete

Our fellowship’s practice is to remember the LORD in the taking of the bread and the cup once a month. But this month will be a “three communion month” for me. As a church body we “proclaimed the Lord’s death” … Continue reading →

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Clothed

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Pete

The positioning of the verses caught my attention. Almost like something a fight night emcee might announce. “Ladies and gentlemen . . . welcome to tonight’s main event . . . the battle in the valley. In this corner weighing … Continue reading →

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The Ruler and The Woman

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Pete

He was a somebody . . . she was a nobody. He was recognized by the rank-and-file as one of the rulers of the synagogue . . . she was seen by no one and got lost in the crowd. … Continue reading →

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Instruction and Hope

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Pete

Invariably, there is a sense of dread as I enter the book of Judges each year as part of my reading plan. Though the book contains some of the most stirring and exciting “Sunday School stories” . . . though … Continue reading →

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Face Time

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Pete

For the past few weeks, we’ve truly been “empty nesters.” It’s the first time we’ve had no one living in the house with us . . . no daughters . . . and no “adopted” daughters. For now, they are … Continue reading →

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My “Whatever Condition”

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Pete

Discontentment . . . I wonder how much time, money, and resource goes into battling discontentment. People not happy with their current situation bent on changing it. People frustrated at where they’re at, or how things are playing out, so … Continue reading →

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