Author Archives: Pete

I Got Your Feet!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Pete

If there was anyone who might have been justified in cashing things in, perhaps it was Hannah. Yeah, she was married to a good man . . . but there was always that other woman. Not that the multi-wife plan … Continue reading →

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Family Business

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Pete

His name means “crowned.” Amongst the first converts in Achia, he and his family were among the few who had been baptized by the apostle Paul himself. They were long standing members of the church of Corinth. And what grabs … Continue reading →

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One Day

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Pete

One day at a time . . . there’s a lot of merit in approaching life that way. When it comes to “keep on keepin’ on”, often you just need to focus on navigating what’s in front you. But, if … Continue reading →

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The First Time

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Pete

What was it like the first time they heard Him use the term in reference to Himself? I know these 12 guys weren’t exactly scholars . . . but every Jewish boy was grounded in the basics . . . … Continue reading →

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My Dwelling Place

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Pete

There’s no place like home . . . no place like the place where you hang your hat at night. It should be a safe place . . . a familiar and comfortable place . . . a place where … Continue reading →

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Build It Up!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Pete

If Paul had to pick and choose . . . and it’s evident that he felt he did . . . he’d choose the gift of prophesying over the gift of tongues. In a “taste test” . . . he’d … Continue reading →

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Fully Known

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Pete

Last night at our small group study we talked about the need to discern “conviction of the Spirit” from “accusation by the enemy.” That’s because there was enough “fuel” served up this weekend for conviction’s, or accusation’s, fire to burn. … Continue reading →

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Blessed!

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Pete

There’s an old hymn that tells us to “Count your blessings . . . name them one by one.” So, what if I were to really do that? Make a list of the blessings I am a recipient of? Where … Continue reading →

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Looks Good To Me

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Pete

He who was called and set apart in such a high manner . . . just seemed to do life at such a low level. I’m talking about Samson. Announced to his barren mother by the angel of the Lord … Continue reading →

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A Matter of the Heart

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Pete

In many ways, it just doesn’t seem possible. With all they had heard . . . with all they had seen . . . with all they had touched and experienced . . . how is it possible that they … Continue reading →

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