Author Archives: Pete

No Loose Ends

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Pete

Sometimes I think I don’t do a very good job of staying on top of this time of year. Nothing’s taken off “the plate” . . . but lots gets added . . . and the challenge is to keep … Continue reading →

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Woman, Behold Your Son!

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Pete

I don’t know how many of them we have spread through the house . . . probably seven or eight. Come Christmas, the various nativity scenes are brought out and put on display at the Corak’s house. They vary in … Continue reading →

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Not of This World

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Pete

Caught in the middle . . . that’s where we are . . . in the middle. God foretold through Micah the prophet that from Bethlehem “shall come forth for Me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose … Continue reading →

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God’s Fine Motor Skills

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Pete

When reading Jonah, I used to be almost solely focused on the prophet gone prodigal and the lessons that I could learn from him . . . the “what not to do’s”. But over the past few years, when I … Continue reading →

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Blessed Anticipation

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Pete

For many, it is a season of anticipation. The anticipation of giving gifts . . . the anticipation of receiving gifts. The anticipation of family gatherings . . . the anticipation of making more memories. For some, it is the … Continue reading →

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An Answer to the Savior’s Prayer

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Pete

It was a bit weird as our small group connected that following Sunday. The last time we had been together, as is our custom after our study, we had prayed. In particular, one of the people we prayed for was … Continue reading →

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Them

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Pete

I know who “them” is . . . both specifically and generally. “Them,” specifically, are those who, in the time of Jesus, believed in Jesus. Those who on the night before Jesus was betrayed listened as He gave His “going … Continue reading →

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Take Heart!

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Pete

Reading in Revelation this morning. Of John . . . in heaven . . . by the transport of the Spirit . . . weeping aloud. You don’t equate heaven with crying very much. But John weeps because heaven comes … Continue reading →

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An Open Door . . . A Loud Voice

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Pete

I’m a skipper. I skip ahead. I know what’s coming so I gloss over stuff until I get there. Some parts of God’s Word I read . . . some parts I speed read. Some verses I chew on . … Continue reading →

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Just Grace

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Pete

You don’t need to wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday in order to take advantage of this offer. Doesn’t matter what time of year you’re ready to purchase, the deals the same. Anyway, it’s not really a matter of … Continue reading →

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