Author Archives: Pete

On Being Hot

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Pete

Romans 12 marks the shifting point for Paul from the doctrinal to the intensely practical. Paul begs the Romans, in light of all he has taught them — in light of all they know to be true of sin and … Continue reading →

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Innocent Blood

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Pete

Two words. Two words that are pretty easy to race past as you try to get through your morning’s reading plan. But two words that arrested me this morning . . . and reminded me this morning . . . … Continue reading →

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Inscrutable

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Pete

There’s a danger in familiarity. Things that once were new and appreciated become old hat and presumed upon. Things that once captured our imagination and invoked a sense of awe, over time, become commonplace and just another piece of data … Continue reading →

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Priming the Pump

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Pete

It’s a song born out of the wilderness. A melody birthed under the pressure of being on the run from the enemy. And, at it’s essence, it’s a song about knowing afresh the presence of God. O God, You are … Continue reading →

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King Jesus

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Pete

Most often when I come across the latter portion of Matthew 25 I think I tend to focus very quickly on sheep and goats . . . on those on the right hand side and those on the left . … Continue reading →

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In Christ Jesus

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Pete

I’d almost defy any blood-bought believer to sit down with Romans 8 . . . read it in one thoughtful sitting . . . and not be in a different place when they finish the chapter from where they were … Continue reading →

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From “Get To” to “Want To!”

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Pete

Recently I watched part of a Mark Driscoll sermon in which he talked about his early days in the church. As a new believer he didn’t know much, but God had shown him enough that he knew he needed to … Continue reading →

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Steadfast Love . . . Steadfast Heart

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Pete

I can’t imagine all that ran through David’s mind as he hid out in that cave. Once anointed by Samuel . . . prophesied to be king . . . faithful servant in the royal courts . . . this … Continue reading →

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Korah’s Trap

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Pete

Numbers 16. It was a power play . . . pure and simple. They wanted in . . . literally. Korah & Co. wanted in to the holy of holies. This son of Levi was ambitious and so he rose … Continue reading →

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His Promises . . . His Glory

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Pete

The dynamics at play in Numbers 13 and 14 are many. A pivotal account of a generation on the border (literally) of God’s blessing and the fulfillment of promise . . . and they come up short . . . … Continue reading →

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