Author Archives: Pete

The Mind of Christ

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Pete

The first eleven verses of Philippians 2 never cease to grab me . . . they always cause me to slow down and consider the high calling of humility on the life of a believer . . . and the … Continue reading →

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A Peek

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Pete

Some mornings I’m a bit groggy . . . don’t feel too sharp . . . enough going on to read and observe . . . even ask questions . . . but not enough, it seems, to form answers … Continue reading →

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Can You Mega-Size That?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Pete

To say that Paul lived a driven life probably would be an understatement. I’m guessing that, if they had used the term then, he’d have been considered a “Type A” personality. Even before his encounter with the risen Christ on … Continue reading →

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Bring Me a Musician

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Pete

Sometimes you need a little help to connect with heaven. You know you’re in need of some divine one-on-one time but your heart isn’t focused . . . maybe it’s distracted . . . maybe it’s distraught . . . … Continue reading →

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Word of God Speak

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Pete

The atmosphere in that Nazareth synagogue on that morning must have been charged with anticipation as Jesus stood to read. I bet you could have heard a pin drop as all eyes were fixed on Joseph’s son. It had been … Continue reading →

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The Real Victory

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Pete

What would it have been like to have been there? To be on Mount Carmel that morning when the ultimate smackdown, royal battle occurred. Imagine the headlines . . . “Elijah vs. the Prophets of Baal” . . . “1 … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Offering

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Pete

It wouldn’t be the first thing that comes to mind if were someone were to ask me to summarize what happened on the cross of Calvary . . . if were someone were to ask me to describe what took … Continue reading →

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The Connection

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Pete

It looks like there’s a connection . . . a cause and effect . . . an “if you want this” then “don’t be surprised if you get this” sort of relationship. Sometimes you need to be careful what you … Continue reading →

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An Add to My Wish List

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Pete

I’m guessing we all have a wish list. Not saying that we’re covetous necessarily, but that if we were asked, “If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?” . . . most of us would have … Continue reading →

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On Being Stuffed

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Pete

It’s kind of a funny thing to say, if you think about it. You know, you have eaten way more than you should have . . . you passed the daily recommended portion about two portions ago . . . … Continue reading →

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