Author Archives: Pete

Busted!

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Pete

There are those who suspect it was a set up. Those who look at the facts presented and scratch their head and smell something fishy going on. After all, how does someone get “caught in adultery?” Literally the term is … Continue reading →

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These Things, That Day, and The Word

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Pete

Ever wanted something so bad, such that the longer you waited for it, the more discouraged you became at it not being realized? As time passed, so too did the excitement of receiving the gift — up to a point … Continue reading →

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Amazed!

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Pete

To think that God and Satan might have a conversation . . . and that such a conversation might focus on what’s happening on earth . . . and focus not in general terms but focus on a specific man … Continue reading →

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God’s Seasoned Salt

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Pete

I’m no cook. Basic, 101, type of stuff is about all I can do. But while I’m no cook . . . I do like food . . . and flavor . . . boy, do I like flavor. Not … Continue reading →

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Divine Plagiarism

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Pete

When Jesus spoke, people were blown away. From the beginnings of His public ministry, when He taught in the Capernaum synagogue on the Sabbath, those who heard Him “were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having … Continue reading →

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Family Feud

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Pete

Home should be a safe place . . . a place of refuge . . . a place of acceptance and understanding . . . a place, when all other places are hostile, of peace and protection. Alas, for way … Continue reading →

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A Dispenser of Grace

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Pete

“The manifold grace of God” . . . now there’s a phrase to chew on. Some translations say “God’s grace in its various forms” or “God’s varied grace” . . . but I got to say that I like the … Continue reading →

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Always Ready

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Pete

That we as Christians are to “do life” differently is pretty evident in Scripture. Not that it’s about being different for the sake of being different . . . not that we seek to stand out . . . not … Continue reading →

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Routine Bread

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Pete

I like routine . . . especially my morning routine. From the time I get up to the time I arrive at work, pretty much the same boxes are checked and the same motions are gone through. Over the past … Continue reading →

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Without A Word

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Pete

My youngest daughter is enrolled in a ministry internship program at a local church. In addition to living in dorms at the church, working with the church, and attending accredited Bible classes at the church, they are discipled by a … Continue reading →

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