Author Archives: Pete

Avoiding A Tragedy

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Pete

It’s shocking! Absolutely unexpected! No one saw it coming! It reminds me of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in ’86 when it broke apart 73 seconds after it launched. Weeks and months of prep . . . anticipation building for … Continue reading →

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Twisted

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Pete

How often does it happen? One moment . . . day . . . week . . . month . . . you’re flying high, enjoying a mountaintop experience and the next moment . . . day . . . … Continue reading →

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The Fat Belongs to the Lord

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Pete

Ok . . . so as I’ve mentioned before, when I’m reading in the morning I’m on the watch for observations on a variety of topics . . . which, when found are either underlined or shaded with a certain … Continue reading →

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A No Name for The Name

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pete

This morning, in my readings, I was struck by how quickly Peter crashes and burns. One moment he is called blessed by Jesus because of the illumination and revelation provided him by the Father . . . and the next … Continue reading →

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Fret Not

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Pete

For many of us, when we think Psalm 37, we think five wonderful commands to obey. Somewhere along the way, someone has either pointed out to us, or we’ve discovered ourselves, that Psalm 37 contains five encouraging exhortations as it … Continue reading →

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We Have Beheld His Glory

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Pete

How often might we have said, “If I had only been there . . . then I’d be more on fire. If I had seen what those first century Christians had seen . . . then I’d be more like … Continue reading →

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The Mediator

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Pete

There was a rift. The covenant had been broken. God had said, “Obey My voice, keep My commandments and you will be My treasured possession” (Exodus 19:5). The people had responded, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do” … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Pete

At some point, theory needs to give way to reality. You can practice all you want, but the thrill comes from getting in the game. You can plate the finest meal, but if you really want to enjoy it, you … Continue reading →

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Aaron Shall Bear

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pete

This morning’s interaction with God’s word was one of those that provides a taste of something precious . . . but you know there’s a lot more to the meal. It’s one of those encounters that you know you should … Continue reading →

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A Test

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Pete

I read an article recently about how powerful the god of mammon is. Money, possessions, wealth and the apparent power and influence it brings . . . hard to win the game . . . hard to come out on … Continue reading →

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