Author Archives: Pete

The Beauty of Holiness

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Pete

Would it be too much to say that woven within the fabric of men, and women, is an innate appreciation of perfection? There’s a reason that “pure gold” is valued and that almost anyone can sense the worth of a … Continue reading →

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All Dressed Up!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so it’s probably not very good hermeneutics . . . the application of this passage is probably a whole lot deeper than what’s grabbing me this morning . . . but, in my experience, that’s how … Continue reading →

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Names

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Pete

So, I finally hit 1Chronicles 10 this morning. After 4 mornings of working my way through the first 9 chapters of 1Chronicles it’s a bit of a relief to again encounter a storyline rather than just a list of names. … Continue reading →

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Completely Complete

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Pete

So, I think that, for the most part, we allow our experience to define our reality. Kind of makes sense . . . at least in the physical world. But when it comes to the faith, I’m thinking it’s more … Continue reading →

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The Feet

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Pete

You read the story (Luke 7:36-50) and, at first, it’s seems the main event is about a classic confrontation between a righteous, hypocritical Pharisee and the young Rabbi who has been stirring up things with His radical teaching and accompanying … Continue reading →

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The Coming One

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so here’s a question that transcends time. A question that carries just as much punch today as it did 2,000 years ago. A question, the answer to which, has as broad a range of implications today … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Pete

Sometimes it’s good to take inventory. To pause for a moment and take stock of what is your reality. Even, if just briefly, to consider again where you’ve been and where you are now. Making a list isn’t necessarily a … Continue reading →

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The Peace in Pieces

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Pete

Struck this morning by a stark contrast between two of my readings Both readings dealt with Jerusalem . . . the City on the Hill . . . the home of the temple . . . the geographical spot where … Continue reading →

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Add It To the List

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Pete

The attributes of God . . . talk about your high and lofty subject matter. Omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient, . . . Eternal, Immutable, Impartial . . . Holy, Righteous, Faithful . . . God is Sovereign, God is Just, God … Continue reading →

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A Simple Principle

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Pete

I don’t think I’m really one for “formula-matic” Christianity. Our God is somewhat unpredictable. Not that He is unfaithful . . . nor is He contradictory . . . nor is He constantly changing . . . just that when … Continue reading →

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