Author Archives: Pete

Fully Convinced

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Pete

He may not have known how it was gonna happen . . . but he knew it was gonna. To be sure, the timing became a bit of stumbling block. A promise of children when you’re seventy-five and your wife … Continue reading →

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Of Walls and Worship

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Pete

Never really paused over the last couple of verses of Psalm 51 before. Kind of an interesting way for David to wrap up his song of repentance, confession, and plea for restoration. It’s a song written after Nathan the prophet … Continue reading →

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A Matter of the Heart

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Pete

Reading in Numbers 6 this morning . . . the details concerning those who sign up for the vow of a Nazirite. This “special vow” is essentially a determination by a man or a woman, for a self-determined period of … Continue reading →

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My Team

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Pete

As I think back . . . for the most part, when I was a kid, I did ok in those lines. You know those lines where everybody was against the wall while “second captain, first pick” and “first captain, … Continue reading →

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Power on the Shelf?

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Pete

To noodle on the idea of power is one thing . . . to meditate on the power of God takes it to a whole next level. You might consider the power of God as exerted in Creation. The world … Continue reading →

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From the Crowd to the Kids

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Pete

Hear the word “Hosanna” and most of us will go immediately to Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Cloaks spread on the road . . . branches cut from trees and laid before this One coming to them humbly, mounted on … Continue reading →

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Fruitful Praise

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Pete

A certain word jumped off the page as I was reading this morning. Don’t think I’ve ever noticed it before when reading here. No, didn’t expect to find that word in Leviticus. Not too surprising that I wasn’t expecting it … Continue reading →

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Investment Advice

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Pete

His heart was seeking . . . his question was sincere, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” (Matt. 19:16) This rich young man had lots of stuff, but he didn’t have everything — he didn’t … Continue reading →

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Grace by Day . . . Songs at Night

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Pete

I’ve got to think that most people can relate to the overall tone of Psalm 42. It’s the dirge rhythm of a downcast soul. The oppressive feeling of despair. That sinking feeling that breaks like waves over your whole being. … Continue reading →

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Over the Top Grace

Posted on February 18, 2014 by Pete

I wonder what prompted Peter’s question? Jesus had just taught on the means of reconciliation between a brother and another brother who had sinned against him. Try and work it out with him yourself . . . if that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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