Author Archives: Pete

We Shall All Be Changed

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Pete

The promises of Scripture are manifold . . . not only in number but in variety. Conditional promises . . . unconditional promises . . . promises concerning what God can do . . . promises concerning what we can … Continue reading →

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Mara

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so I’m not gonna lie . . . I’m glad to get out of the book of Judges. Those last chapters are really kind of “out there.” Accounts of the vilest sin . . . acts … Continue reading →

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I Can See Clearly Now . . . Sort of . . .

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Pete

The account of the healing of the blind man at Bethsaida is unique to Mark’s gospel (Mark 8:22-26) . . . and it is unique among the miracles of Jesus in that it involved a two phased healing process. And … Continue reading →

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Edify

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Pete

It’s not a word that, I think, is used much in everyday conversation. In fact, as I think on it a bit, I’m not sure it’s a concept or a principle or a goal that many would consciously be led … Continue reading →

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Grace for the Goofy

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Pete

The era of the judges was kind of a goofy time. The people of God had, in general, lost the connection to their Head . . . they had lost their way . . . “In those days there was … Continue reading →

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A "One-Two" Punch

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Pete

It was a “one-two” punch that got me this morning. Set up by “the jab” in Mark’s gospel . . . and then the “knock out” blow delivered in the Psalms. You gotta love the word of God! Amen? The … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Ways

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Pete

“The Lord works in mysterious ways.” Ok, so maybe it’s an overused phrase . . . maybe it’s one of those “pat answers” used to say something when we don’t know what to say . . . one of those … Continue reading →

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The Shepherd’s Heart

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Pete

Jesus couldn’t get away from the crowds. It’s a recurring theme in Mark’s gospel . . . no matter where Jesus went, people followed. No matter how much He tried to “get away” He couldn’t get far. Where Jesus was, … Continue reading →

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A Simple Sentence

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Pete

Seven words, in my NKJV. Seven words built out of just 20 letters . . . only 11 of those letters are unique . . . six of the seven words are comprised of only of two or three letters … Continue reading →

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You’re All I Want!

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so I’ll confess . . . when I “step into my closet” in the morning for my “quiet time” . . . I don’t go alone . . . and it’s not really “quiet” . . … Continue reading →

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