Author Archives: Pete

Practical Instruction

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Pete

I guess my expectation when reading through Proverbs is that I’ll encounter practical tips for sound living. I’m anticipating down-to-earth counsel that, if heeded, will affect my behavior. But this morning I was a bit surprised to come across some … Continue reading →

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Remember Me

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Pete

Kind of funny how this morning began. As I got up and went through my regular routine to shake away the cob webs (involves coffee!), I started to anticipate my readings for the morning . . . that I would … Continue reading →

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Just Like David

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Pete

I didn’t expect him to be there. Kind of surprised he showed up . . not just once, but four times. It’s been 600 years since he was physically on the scene. But when it’s time to rejoice . . … Continue reading →

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Give ‘Er!

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Pete

I guess the question you need to wrestle with is this, “Is it a command for me to obey . . . or just Timothy?” If the answer is “Just Timothy” . . . then move on. But, if the … Continue reading →

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Back to Obedience

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Pete

It occurs to me that had God not sent His people, Israel, to “the woodshed” in Babylon, Paul would never have written his second letter to Timothy (or, for that fact, any of his letters). If God had not driven … Continue reading →

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Stand Up!

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Pete

Yesterday I was at church for about 5 1/2 hours. Arrived at 7:00 for worship team practice . . . 1st meeting started at 8:30 . . . done by 9:45 . . . some good fellowship and catch-up time … Continue reading →

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A Hard Sell

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Pete

It may just be one of the most compelling chapters in all of Scripture. It is a call . . . it is a plea . . . it is a glorious proclamation . . . it is a sacred … Continue reading →

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A Measure of Revival

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Pete

Sometimes, some of the brightest gems can be found in the darkest places. I’m reading in Ezra 9 this morning . . . kind of depressing, actually . . . but in the repentant cry of Ezra before His sinned … Continue reading →

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The Church

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Pete

Some might consider it but a building . . . “I’m going to the church.” Some might consider it just a set of activities . . . “I’m doing church this Sunday or, I’m going to miss church this Sunday.” … Continue reading →

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I’m In!

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . I’m in! Sign me up! Bring it on! Show me where! Planted in the middle of Proverbs 3 is an infomercial of sorts. The “product” truly is better than “sliced bread”. It can’t be bought for … Continue reading →

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