Author Archives: Pete

No Chin

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Pete

It’s known around these parts (aka my home) as the “chin of disapproval.” Over the years, bringing up five daughters, working with kids in youth groups and camp settings, my wife has perfected it. Often, it was all that was … Continue reading →

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Such Were Some of You

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Pete

You can almost imagine Paul’s jaw dropped low . . . his eyes stretched wide . . . as he glares unbelievingly (at least in his mind ) at those who will read his letter . . . and says, … Continue reading →

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A Lump for His Glory

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Pete

That they had problems in Corinth is evident. That they had such problems as described in chapter five, is a bit disturbing. Sexual immorality, and of a kind, says Paul, “that is not tolerated even among pagans.” Rather than dealing … Continue reading →

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A Careful Builder

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Pete

Anyone who knows me knows that I am the furthest thing from being a handyman. The tools I possess fit into two small drawers . . . and that’s twice the space needed to contain my skills as a builder … Continue reading →

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Good to Be Near God

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Pete

You kind of sense that the songwriter of the seventy-third psalm has hit the wall. Whatever’s been going on around him . . whatever’s been happening to him . . . it has him at the point where he sets … Continue reading →

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The Power of God

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Pete

You just know that the situation in the church at Corinth was complex. It was complex because of the pagan culture and norms they had grown up with prior to being “called into fellowship with His Son.” Complex because they … Continue reading →

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No One Like Him

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Pete

He was the right man, at the right time, for the right job. Sentenced to death at birth, he was rescued by godly parents and a well-connected foster mother. Growing up as a son of worldly privilege, he chose “rather … Continue reading →

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Gospel Offerings

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Pete

So often . . . perhaps most often . . . we think of salvation in terms of how it benefits the recipient. Believe that Jesus died for your sins and you will be forgiven. Confess that Jesus is the … Continue reading →

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Rip!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Pete

Was he a bit bummed that he was on duty that day? Did he know what was happening outside and really wanted to be there, watching what the Sanhedrin was doing to Jesus, rather than being here, offering up the … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Rider in the Desert

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Pete

Some people just believe that they are too good to be doing certain things. Things they won’t do . . . places they won’t go . . . people they won’t associate with . . . just because of how … Continue reading →

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