Author Archives: Pete

A Beautiful Thing

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Pete

I want to be like her when I grow up. Independent of thought . . . quietly courageous . . . unencumbered by what others might think. I want to model her resolve . . . I want to emulate … Continue reading →

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Strengthen and Pray

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Pete

I’m thinking the order is important. Not that it’s a law or anything . . . but as I read it,it jumped out at me as making sense . . . that the one should come before the other . … Continue reading →

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I Like It!

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Pete

That the things of God can be pleasing to the human soul is a common experience for those with “ears to hear” and “eyes to see.” When the believer takes but a few moments to quiet himself, or herself, . … Continue reading →

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Dust

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Pete

It’s easy for me to go to a place where I imagine God being disappointed with me. In those way too many “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak” moments . . . when I know I’m coming … Continue reading →

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Soul Mates

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Pete

David would eventually call it an extraordinary love, “surpassing the love of women” (2Sam. 1:26). It was to be a friendship to the nth degree . . . through victory and defeat . . . marked by encouragement and self-sacrifice. … Continue reading →

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We Have These Promises

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Pete

Paul is pleading with the Corinthians not to hamstring themselves. He knows that an unequal yoke is, at the least, inefficient . . . at its worst, disastrous. To place a pack of rocks on your back is counter-productive to … Continue reading →

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With the Lord!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Pete

Paul was thinking about his upgrade. His earthly home, his body, he considered but a tent . . . the temporary residence of a pilgrim . . . suited well for it’s terrestrial purpose . . . but not made … Continue reading →

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Go Your Way

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Pete

His eyes may not have worked . . . but there were no problems with his vocal chords. He was a blind beggar with a loud voice. And on this day, hearing that Jesus was approaching, his cry turned from, … Continue reading →

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An Aroma

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Pete

I’ve got to admit . . . I have it pretty good. I call Sue as I’m leaving work at night . . . drive 25 minutes . . . and, on most nights, when I walk in the door … Continue reading →

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Boastful Behaviors

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Pete

Boasting, for the most part, is not considered cool in Christian circles. But it really depends on what you’re boasting, or glorying, in. Paul was a boaster . . . though not concerning himself. He would boast in the cross … Continue reading →

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