Author Archives: Pete

A Sacred Trust

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Pete

Perspective . . . it makes all the difference, doesn’t it? It’s the difference between the cup being half-full or half-empty . . . the difference between discouraged by how far we have to go and being jazzed by how … Continue reading →

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Open Wide!

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Pete

I was surprised this morning . . . surprised by the word of God . . . surprised by a promise of God . . . not the first time that has happened. As I worked my way through my … Continue reading →

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Cause Your Face to Shine

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Pete

They were God’s vineyard. As a vine brought out of Egypt, they had cast out the nations, been planted, and had taken deep root in the land prepared for them. And for a time they flourished. They had grown to … Continue reading →

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Rendering Affection

Posted on April 2, 2010 by Pete

So . . . with some verses, it really makes a difference as to which version you’re reading. I don’t know that the verse which caught my attention this morning would have done so if I had read it first … Continue reading →

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Connecting the Dots

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Pete

Implications . . . taking one “dot” and connecting it to another . . . taking some data and coming up with some information . . . applying logic to some facts and deriving a conclusion. Implications are, to my … Continue reading →

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A New Theme

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Pete

This morning, my readings in Mark and in 1Corinthians, seem to emphasize a new theme. Not a new theme as in a “never been discovered before” theme . . . but a theme about things being new. In Mark I … Continue reading →

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The Faith of the Five

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Pete

Generally, I think I care too much what others think . . . not as much as I once did, perhaps, but I still find myself being more self-conscious than I think maybe I should be. I actually kind of … Continue reading →

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A Temple Builder

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Pete

I’m really not very much of a handyman . . . in fact I barely know what to do with a hammer . . . I have very little sense on how to construct something . . . buying from … Continue reading →

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In the Loop

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Pete

“Don’t tell secrets!” Remember hearing that from your parents when you were a kid? Remember ever saying that to your son or daughter? And it wasn’t just that we shouldn’t talk about someone behind their back . . . it … Continue reading →

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Holy Ground

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so VeggieTales has pretty much ruined this portion of Scripture for me 🙂   The replay in my mind’s eye is pretty clear . . . Larry the Cucumber is portraying Joshua . . . and Larry … Continue reading →

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