Author Archives: Pete

No Fear

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Pete

What will it be like to see Jesus? That’s a question that has provided meditative wonder for Christians throughout the millennia. It’s because of that “I just can’t wait to find out” sort of anticipation, that I never cease to … Continue reading →

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A Blessing

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Pete

Okay . . . so who isn’t up for a blessing? Who wouldn’t like to stumble upon a bit of a windfall from time to time? Who doesn’t want a little good to come to them once in while. Well, … Continue reading →

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Heart and Humility

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Pete

I’m pretty wary of “formulas” for the successful Christian life. I just don’t think it’s as a simple as “do A . . . then add B . . . avoid C . . . and D will happen.” On … Continue reading →

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A Win / Win Situation

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Pete

If you think about it, the book of Daniel really covers both ends of the spectrum. The first 6 chapters provide, through the lives of Daniel and his friends, some of the best of the best when it comes to … Continue reading →

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No Greater Joy!

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Pete

Two of my daily readings “came together” this morning . . . one from the Old Testament, it’s compliment from the New Testament . . . one describing the actions of a faithful man, the other kind of a commentary … Continue reading →

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To Serve But One God

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Pete

Sunday school classic . . . Bible story 101 . . . enter stage left, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego . . . enter stage right, arrogant, self-absorbed, megalomaniac king who has just built the biggest and most expensive idol you’ll … Continue reading →

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Dare To Be Like Daniel

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Pete

Talk about your “best of a bad situation!” His was the perfect example of lemons being turned into lemonade. If you’re going to have your country laid waste . . . if your center of worship was to be torn … Continue reading →

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Filled with the Fragrance

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Pete

It never ceases to amaze me . . . never fails to cause me to pause and reflect . . . never loses its “awe-factor” as I try and picture in my mind’s eye (and nose) what it must have … Continue reading →

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Our True North

Posted on November 15, 2010 by Pete

Not everything is black and white . . . but some things are. Not everything is either this side or that side . . . but in some matters you need to pick a side — and to not pick … Continue reading →

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Take Away the Stone

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Pete

Of all the things they thought He might say, this wasn’t one of them. Of all the things they thought He might do, this hadn’t entered their mind. That He had come, was a testament of His love for the … Continue reading →

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