Author Archives: Pete

Desert Rider

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Pete

That the Lord “rides in the heavens” isn’t surprising. That’s what the psalmist pens in Psalm 68:33 . . . and it’s kind of what you’d expect of our God. You can imagine Him in power and majesty riding on … Continue reading →

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Just Use Them!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Pete

My purple pencil crayon (colored pencil for those in the U.S.) has been pretty busy over the past couple of mornings. I use it to underline verses on obedience or to underline commandments to be obeyed. As I continue to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Word?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Pete

There are books in the Bible which I’ll say are my favorite. Not that I don’t love His whole word, but some books, like Galatians or Ephesians, have just found a special place with me. And then there are some … Continue reading →

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Lest I Forget

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Pete

It seems to be happening more frequently as time goes on. I know that the information is stored somewhere in my brain . . . just can’t seem to find the drawer I filed it in. Things that I sense … Continue reading →

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Give and Take

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Pete

Our God is a God of promise. If anything has become clear during these past few months of walking through the Old Testament in our mid-week men’s studies, it is that God has chosen to interact with His creation on … Continue reading →

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Silence and an Out-Pouring

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Pete

I’m not sure that Psalm 62 and Matthew 26:6-13 would normally be compared and contrasted with each other . . . but they’re both part of my reading plan this morning . . . and they both deal with silence … Continue reading →

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The Glory That Is To Be Revealed

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Pete

As we went through my mom’s things we found the NIV Bible we had given her. Many, I know, have had a tougher go than my mom did . . . but her’s wasn’t an easy road, either. In her … Continue reading →

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I Got the Law and The Law Won!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Pete

Rock bed . . . firm foundation . . . bottom line truth that you can hang your hat on . . . or stake your salvation on. That’s Romans 8. Gotta love it. Gotta be encouraged by it. “There … Continue reading →

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Are You OK?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Pete

Thinking about staying awake . . . not because I’m having trouble doing it right now . . . but because my reading this morning in Matthew 24 commands it. And it brings to mind an event that occurred 35 … Continue reading →

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A Prophetic Word

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Pete

Not quite sure how Balak knew about him. Perhaps he was listed under “Prophets for Hire” in the “Beyond the Jordan Yellow Pages.” Maybe he had a billboard or two set up along the road . . . “Blessings for … Continue reading →

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