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Tied Up In Knots

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Pete

For me, it was kind of a “sleeper Psalm”, at first. I read it through . . . pretty much sounded like a lot of other psalms. A call to give thanks . . . a remembrance of the Lord’s … Continue reading →

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Four Simple Words . . . One Simple Phrase

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Pete

Maybe if I had a better memory, I wouldn’t continually be surprised by the same stuff over and over again . . . but then again, maybe not. Psalm 116 is on my reading plan this morning and what “grabbed … Continue reading →

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To the Uttermost!

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Pete

That the love of God was manifest on the cross of Calvary some 2,000 years ago is beyond dispute. And this morning, as I read the crucifixion account in Mark, I am again impressed that the love of God as … Continue reading →

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A Promise Person

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Pete

You know, there are some Scripture passages that, after reading them, you have this intense desire to respond by doing something. Passages that cry out for action such as “Go into all the world” . . . or “Walk in … Continue reading →

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Color Me Blue!

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so as much I determine to be “fully engaged” in my morning readings, sometimes I do end up a bit on “autopilot”. Reading . . . even underlining with my colored pencils . . . but … Continue reading →

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Enjoyable Coursework!

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Pete

My daughter has been taking a course at college which has her pretty jazzed. Last night at the dinner table, as she’s done on a number of occasions before, she was relating to us different things she had learned that … Continue reading →

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Michal

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Pete

She’s a bit of a tragic figure. Life started off pretty good. Born a king’s daughter . . . falls in love with a young military up-and-comer in her father’s army . . . and this young guy was kinda … Continue reading →

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Paradise U

Posted on May 11, 2010 by Pete

Let’s face it . . . for some, the university they graduated from is a pretty big deal. To be able to throw out phrases like “Harvard grad” or “Yale grad” as part of a resume is worn as a … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Breach!

Posted on May 10, 2010 by Pete

The picture is that of an ancient city under siege . . . the enemy is just outside the city walls. And he is hammering at the wall protecting the city . . . relentless . . . knowing that … Continue reading →

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The Vulnerabilities of the Master

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Pete

Paul was in a battle . . . not so much a battle for himself, but a battle for the hearts of those who were being drawn away from the things of Christ. The enemy were a group of fake … Continue reading →

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