Author Archives: Pete

The Birthright

You got to think that, as the boys grew up, they had heard the stories more than once around the dinner table. The stories of how God had appeared to their grandfather and told him to leave his country and … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Creator

Because Saturday is usually tagged for preparing for my high school Sunday School class and Sunday starts early with final music team practice, it is very rare that I pull out my reading plan on the weekends. And so, if … Continue reading →

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Boldness

It’s a simple prayer that has grabbed my attention this morning. One of those requests that, as you linger over it, you ask yourself, “Am I prepared to prayer such a prayer? If God granted the petition, am I ready … Continue reading →

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Leaping and Praising God

Despite the irrefutable proof, there was still a decision that needed to made . . . an exercise of the will that needed to occur. That the man stood before them was undeniable . . . that he stood at … Continue reading →

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The Name

Talk about your saying good-bye to the old and ushering in the new. For that lame man, his encounter with Peter and John, as they headed to the temple to pray that afternoon, was a life changer (Acts 3). All … Continue reading →

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Witnessing a Birth

There is something about witnessing a birth that defies full description. There’s a joy which gushes from the inside out . . . literally. As I recollect, I couldn’t help but tear up at the birth of each of my … Continue reading →

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But Noah . . .

As I’m reading in Genesis 6 this morning, things are getting rough . . . the wages of the sin that entered the garden are becoming evident. Men and women living for 700 to 900 years is providing ample time … Continue reading →

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KISS

Some of what I’m on the look out for when I’m reading in the morning are “commands to obey.” I’m not looking to construct a “to do” list . . . or, for that matter, a “not to do” list … Continue reading →

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Anticipation . . .

At least when it comes to my yearly Bible reading plan, the “new year” has tended to begin two or three days after Christmas. It’s been awhile since I’ve actually read the January 1st set of readings on January 1st. … Continue reading →

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A Satisfied Thirst

It’s really not about boasting . . . but I have been looking back and reflecting. It’s been a number of years now since I’ve gone back to “The Discipleship Journal Bible Reading Plan” to guide my morning reading times. … Continue reading →

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