Author Archives: Pete

Never Been the Same

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Pete

One of my readings this morning was in John 9. This has got to be one of my favorite portions of Scripture. Not so much because of it’s teaching . . . or it’s a great theological treatise . . … Continue reading →

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Watcher of Mankind

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Pete

Seven billion. If the experts are to be believed, the “people odometer” clicked over a major milestone sometime in the past few days . . . this planet now houses seven billion men, women, and children. And I’m reminded that … Continue reading →

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God’s Dynamic Duo

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Pete

It occurs to me that they are a powerful combo. Though each separately packs their own “punch” . . . put them together, and you have an absolute powerhouse. They make great tag team partners . . . working in … Continue reading →

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To Remain Faithful

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Pete

It is an epic tale of betrayal. A classic rags to riches story that ends in an utter denial of the one who had lifted her out of the mire and set her upon the throne. It is Ezekiel 16 … Continue reading →

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Did I Just See Jesus?

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Pete

For me, it’s kind of tough slogging through Ezekiel. A lot whirling wheels and other imagery . . . Ezekiel being asked to play out various object lessons before the people . . . the Spirit lifting up Ezekiel and … Continue reading →

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Stir It Up!

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Pete

Peter knew his days on earth were coming to an end. The Lord Jesus had made it clear to him that “the putting off of my body will be soon.” And so, rather than go sky-diving . . . or … Continue reading →

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Really!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Pete

It’s probably one of the most amazing, life changing truths in Scripture for me. One of those things that, every time I read it, I can’t help but pause and reflect. “Really?” I find myself asking. And the testimony of … Continue reading →

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Anxious Pride

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Pete

Ask most of us what the opposite of humility is, and we’d come up with pride. Ask us how pride manifests itself and the things that come first to my mind, at least, are boasting . . . self exaltation … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Devastation

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Pete

Devastation . . . that’s probably as good a word as any to try and capture the context for Jeremiah’s five poems which make up the book of Lamentations. If I try to imagine what it would have been like … Continue reading →

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Above All

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Pete

You won’t find a lot of them in Scripture . . . but when you do, it probably makes sense to take note. One of the things I’m on the lookout for when I’m reading are “commands to obey.” And, … Continue reading →

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