Author Archives: Pete

Part of the Song

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Pete

Psalm 22 really is an incredible journey. From “My God, my God why have You forsaken me” . . . to “I will tell of Your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will praise you.” … Continue reading →

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Keeping An Appointment

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Pete

Ka-bam! It happened again this morning . . . a few short words . . . found in a much bigger story and context . . . which transported me into a “wonder land.” Not “I wonder what’s happening” land … Continue reading →

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The Name

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Pete

Hovering over Psalm 20 this morning . . . it’s a song for the king (v.9) . . . in the day of trouble (v.1) . . . seemingly a psalm reflecting an occasion where the people pray David out … Continue reading →

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The Other Petition

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Pete

I guess if you were to ask me, “On a scale of 1 to 10, how familiar would you consider yourself with Psalm 19?” . . . I’d probably answer, “7 or 8” . . . mostly because of my … Continue reading →

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ILYL

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Pete

Flashback . . . something I read this morning caused me to recall something that kind of overwhelmed me last night at music team practice. The first few words of Psalm 18 re-released a flood of feeling just as these … Continue reading →

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Say "So!"

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Pete

I tend to shy away from being a “Peter basher” . . . the apostle, not me . . . well, me too. The rap on the apostle Peter is that he was impetuous . . . that he acted … Continue reading →

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In Fear and In Comfort

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Pete

You gotta know that Saul getting saved sure took a lot of pressure off of a lot of people. He had become pretty ramped up and obsessed with those who claimed to be disciples of a risen Jesus . . … Continue reading →

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Undercover

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . so this year one of the TV shows that’s made it on my “to watch” list is Undercover Boss. That’s the show where some big kahuna in a company, usually the CEO, goes incognito and enters … Continue reading →

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WWPD?

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Pete

I know that, as a fad, it’s probably run its course. I know that during its day, it was overused . . . over marketed . . . and maybe, sometimes, a bit over the top. Think what you will … Continue reading →

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Eyelids

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Pete

Ever look at something really closely? Not just glance at it . . . not just observe it . . . but lean in and really try and make out the detail? What do your eyes do? . . . … Continue reading →

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