Author Archives: Pete

Bound for Freedom

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Pete

He taught as no other taught . . . as one having authority. He went one-on-one with Satan in the desert and emerged victor. He cast out demons, He healed the sick. He calmed storms . . . He walked … Continue reading →

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Praying With Jesus

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Pete

I’m not gonna to lie (not that I have in the past) . . . I like being prayed for . . . especially when it’s by someone who just seems to be a real prayer warrior. On those occasions … Continue reading →

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The Plumb Line

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Pete

If you had asked me before this morning where the “vision of the plumb line” is found in Scripture, I couldn’t have told you. I’m know that I’ve read it a number of times before, but it’s never really registered. … Continue reading →

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This Is It!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Pete

There’s at least a couple of ways that you learn stuff from Scriptures. One way is to kind of “glean” truths. For example, I was reading in Revelation 7 this morning about those who are saved out of the tribulation … Continue reading →

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Who Is Worthy?

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Pete

What were those moments like when heaven paused and held it’s collective breath? When John saw Him who sits on the throne, in splendor and glory, raise His right hand to reveal a scroll sealed with seven seals . . … Continue reading →

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No Rest for the Worshiping

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Pete

I love stepping through the door with John. Leaving, in comparison, the “grey tones” of earth and entering the color filled world of heaven. What was it like to be John on that Lord’s Day when, “in the Spirit”, He … Continue reading →

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Buy!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Pete

It’s that time of year! For weeks already the mass marketing machine has been revved up and put in high gear. This year, we’re being told, consumers are going to show once again “their confidence” and turn it around. Two … Continue reading →

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A Friend

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Pete

According to Facebook, I have 125 “friends.” I know, that in the Facebook world, that’s not a lot of “friends” . . . and I’m only mentioning it ’cause that’s what Facebook says. I’m not a really engaged “Facebook-er” . … Continue reading →

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Give Me Jesus

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Pete

As I’m reading the first chapters of Revelation and Jesus’ words for the seven churches, I’m taking particular notice of what He promises those who “overcome”. In each of His letters to these churches He exhorts them to some behavior … Continue reading →

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The Mere Edges

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Pete

Sometimes you get a wake up call . . . those little jabs that remind you of what’s really real. Such was the case this morning as I was reading the continuing debate between Job and his “sort of” friends. … Continue reading →

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