Author Archives: Pete

A Decision

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Pete

They were getting more and more frustrated. The chief priests and council had hit the wall with Jesus. Enough was enough! They had found Him in the garden . . . they had seized Him with their guard . . … Continue reading →

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The Heart & The Cross

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Pete

What a jerk!! No, what a two-faced liar!! No, what a hypocrite!! No, what a murderer!! Ok . . . so I’m reacting to 2Samuel 11 and the well known account of David’s sin with Bathsheba. It’s starts with a … Continue reading →

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Me Too!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Pete

Different . . . yet the same. I’m thinking that’s the nature of the salvation stories we have as Christians. Each story unique, with specific details of how someone came to faith in Jesus Christ . . . yet each … Continue reading →

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A Circle of Life

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Pete

Repetition is a pretty effective way of getting someone’s attention. And you’ve got to think that when God repeats Himself that it’s probably important to listen. Psalm 107 is pretty repetitive . . . i.e. “Listen Pete!!!” It starts with … Continue reading →

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At the Gates

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Pete

They are words that cause me to pause. As I hover over them, I ask myself, “Do I really believe that? And if I do, what difference should it be making?” Jesus wanted His disciples to get it . . … Continue reading →

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A Divine Jealousy

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Pete

Paul was worried . . . maybe kind of sick inside. It had seemed like a match made in heaven as Paul had brought the two of them together and they seemed to hit it off just great. Paul had … Continue reading →

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Real Beauty!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Pete

There are at least 3 or 4 sermons wrapped up in 1Samuel 25 . . . there’s the sermon of the stupid man . . . there’s the sermon of the cranky king-to-be who goes over the top ’cause he’s … Continue reading →

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God’s Portfolio

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Pete

It’s a primary task of aspiring startup artists. In order to be known they need to showcase their work. In order to establish their mark they need to be able to present their ideas, skills, and some evidence of their … Continue reading →

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This Act of Grace

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Pete

As I read 2Corinthians 8 this morning it occurs to me how often I misuse the word “grace.” For example I’m late to meet my buddy for coffee on Friday mornings (which I do way too often) . . . … Continue reading →

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Godly Grief

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Pete

Truth is, give me the choice between happy and sad . . . I’ll take happy every time. Don’t care much for sorrow. Just as soon avoid heartache. Even less a fan of unease that’s caused by someone calling me … Continue reading →

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