Author Archives: Pete

A Glimmer of Glory

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Pete

There’s something about the glory of God that when you get a glimpse of it . . . when you sense something of the essence of His name . . . not only are you struck with awe . . … Continue reading →

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At the Opposite End of the Spectrum!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Pete

It’s the contrast that grabs me . . . the difference between the “before” and “after” pictures. As I started in on my reading in Ephesians 2 this morning I’m told to remember the “before”. Words I highlighted are “separated” … Continue reading →

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A Reliable Source

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Pete

I hate getting lost. For me, few things are worse, than needing to be somewhere and finding that I don’t know where there is. My frustration level increases when the directions I’ve been given are bad . . . especially … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Pete

Sometimes you need to take inventory. It’s needed in the business world . . . I have a big project to do, do I have the resources? It’s needed in battle . . . what military assets are at my … Continue reading →

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On My Side

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Pete

“Whose side are you on?” How many times have I asked that question or been asked that question in my lifetime? Sometimes in the context of a debate . . . which position are you taking? Sometimes in the context … Continue reading →

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My, My, My

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Pete

As I read 2Samuel 22 I can’t help but think, at first, that David seems pretty self-centered. If I’m counting right, in my ESV bible, the word “my” or “me” is used upwards of 75 times in these 51 verses. … Continue reading →

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Lift the Cup!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Pete

It’s a good question . . . one that perhaps isn’t asked often because of grace . . . yet probably should be asked more . . . because of grace. The very concept of grace reminds me that there’s … Continue reading →

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A Child of Promise

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Pete

They wanted to be under the law. They had been hooked by the lie that what had begun in the Spirit now needed to be perfected in the flesh. They had bought into the “old math” that Jesus’ work on … Continue reading →

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Do Your Best!

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Pete

“Do your best, Pete!” When I was a kid, that’s what my mom would always say as I headed off to school in the morning. My parents were pretty low key about the “goals” they had for me . . … Continue reading →

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Who Looks Down

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Pete

As much as I can get jazzed by finding “hidden gems” in unexpected places, as I did this morning in 2Samuel 14:14 . . . or appreciate and am encouraged by solid theological arguments, such as Paul makes concerning the … Continue reading →

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