Author Archives: Pete

Refresher of Hearts

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Pete

He was known for his love and faith . . . love and faith shown toward his Savior as He sought to live in response to the gospel . . . love and faith shown to his brothers and sisters … Continue reading →

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The Destructiveness of Pride

Posted on August 15, 2012 by Pete

It’s funny how the Scriptures can “talk to you” sometimes. Through events which occurred thousands of years earlier, and situations which you’d never find yourself in, there still arises a connection to an incident that gives cause to pause and … Continue reading →

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Making Jesus Cry

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Pete

The thought of Jesus weeping kind of arrested me this morning. I’m reading the account of His triumphal entry . . . that foreshadowing of His entry into Jerusalem as King . . . accompanied by such an outburst of … Continue reading →

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Worth Waiting For!

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Pete

I missed one. Last week I was asking, “Who’s Your Savior?” I said that in Titus the term “our Savior” was found five times . . . that three times God was identified as “our Savior” and that twice “our … Continue reading →

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On Climbing Trees

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Pete

If you pause to reflect, he really does kind of capture the imagination. The guy’s a shrimp . . . just a little squirt . . . I also imagine him as being kind of out of shape . . … Continue reading →

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Who’s My Savior?

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Pete

It was put on my radar years and years ago. And like a familiar landmark, every time I’m “in the neighborhood” I look forward to taking note of it again. It’s kind of like Mt. Rainer around here, when it’s … Continue reading →

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Going for Gold!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Pete

I’ve been enjoying watching some of the Olympics on the television. There’s something kind of inspirational in watching some of these athletes compete. I’ll be honest, I’m still not a fan of professional’s competing in what were once “amateur games.” … Continue reading →

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Keep On Keepin’ On!

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Pete

He wasn’t flashy . . . but he was the real deal. Not some nuclear physicist, but a pretty good truck driver with a down-to-earth wisdom that caught your attention. Not a university trained man, but one who had buried … Continue reading →

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Confession

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Pete

What had begun as a rebuilding program . . . and had transformed into a national reform program . . . eventually budded into a full blown revival program. Overall, reading Nehemiah is pretty inspiring. I get especially jazzed when … Continue reading →

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Do Your Best

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Pete

A blast from my past . . . As part of this morning’s reading in 2Timothy I came across a verse which has been foundational in my Christian walk. A verse that was put on my radar as a young … Continue reading →

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