Author Archives: Pete

A Matter of Glory

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Pete

Jesus has a way of getting to the heart of the matter. I’m reading John 5 where Jesus continues to engage those who were seeking to kill Him because He was a Sabbath breaker . . . the latest evidence … Continue reading →

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The Power to Grow Up

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Pete

I teach a high school Sunday school class. This year we are going to be working our way through Galatians. Before starting though, we spent 4 weeks on asking the question, “What is the Gospel?” Figured it was kind of … Continue reading →

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I Do!

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Pete

At first it kind of comes across as a really weird question to ask. You gotta be kidding me . . . did He really think there was more than one answer to the question? But then, as I think … Continue reading →

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There’s More to Come!

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Pete

He’s writing to a band of brothers and sisters in Christ who were increasingly experiencing opposition for their faith. The sparks of intolerance were increasingly fanning into flames of out-and-out persecution. Things were getting tougher . . . trials were … Continue reading →

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Genuine Faith

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Pete

So many people live to die. They strive for noteworthy accomplishment that they might leave a legacy. They get while the getting’s good that they might be eulogized as someone who lived a full life. They lay up treasure in … Continue reading →

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Transparency

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Pete

It was the last thing in the world she expected. That He had talked to her at all was amazing . . . that He offered her a type of water which would never leave her thirsty again was intriguing … Continue reading →

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Anticipating the Harvest

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Pete

If I’m honest with myself, I’m not really a patient person. I don’t think my natural wiring lends itself to “chilling out” and buckling down for the long haul. Certainly this digital age of 140 character sentences, four minute videos, … Continue reading →

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The Friend of the Bridegroom

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Pete

Finishing up John 3 this morning (vv. 22-36) . . . and as I reflect on today’s reading and the readings of the past couple of mornings I’m struck by a contrast. You probably couldn’t have encountered two more opposite … Continue reading →

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Lord Willing

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Pete

Two words. Two words that can be the difference between presumption and proper perspective . . . two words that can ground our earthly lives in the context of heavenly realities . . . two words that can serve to … Continue reading →

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He Came

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Pete

He was a man of religious standing . . . a ruler among Jews. He was devout concerning the things of God and regarded highly as an expert in the ways of God. The prestige he enjoyed amongst men he … Continue reading →

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