Author Archives: Pete

Double Speak

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Pete

No lack of material in John 11 to evoke wonder. Other than the cross itself, this, it seems to me, is the pinnacle of Jesus public ministry. A dead friend . . . grieving sisters . . . a tomb … Continue reading →

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Show Me Your Face

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Pete

“Show me your face!” That’s the cry of wanting someone to make themselves known. You might be aware of their presence in a room . . . you might see their form in the shadows . . . even if … Continue reading →

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It Ain’t About Me!

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Pete

We . . . I . . . do have a way of making it all about us . . . me. And I get why. The gospel is such good news and has had such a huge impact on … Continue reading →

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Our Anointing

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Pete

I’m hovering over a thought in 1John this morning. The thought that I have been anointed . . . the thought that this anointing doesn’t just rest on me, but abides in me. Often we identify “the anointing” with those … Continue reading →

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Living at Dawn

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Pete

I remember as a kid it being a pretty big deal to see the sun come up. Based on how I remember it, I think I must have been a pretty good sleeper . . . it was a special … Continue reading →

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A Life-Changing Answer

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Pete

It really is one of the best dramas in all of Scripture. There are a number of characters in the mix . . . plots and sub-plots playing out . . . winners who appear to lose and losers who … Continue reading →

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Too Soon?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Pete

Is it too soon to start focusing on the incarnation? In a sense, it’s kind of a crazy question. What’s happened to us that we’ve relegated the wonder of Immanuel to a once a year consideration starting after Thanksgiving (here … Continue reading →

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People In Pursuit

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Pete

There are some questions that just get to the core of the issue. Questions that don’t take a lot of words to form but can take volumes to answer. Questions that might seem pretty simple on the surface but, if … Continue reading →

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Who’s Telling the Truth?

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Pete

I don’t know how you would know who’s telling the truth. It’s kind of fascinating how politics is done . . . especially leading up to an election. Feels like it’s a 30-60-10 split. 30% talking about the issues . … Continue reading →

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A Surprise Ending

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Pete

It’s a love story gone bad. It’s a rags to riches . . . to rags story. Humble beginnings to exalted glory to treacherous betrayal. This parable found in the middle of Ezekiel’s prophetic writings really is quite moving . … Continue reading →

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