Author Archives: Pete

So Big! . . . So Abundant! . . . So Satisfied!

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Pete

So, this morning there’s a lot that one could write on. In Exodus 35 I read of God stirring the hearts of His people such that they gave back to God more than enough material for the building of the … Continue reading →

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Puppy Love

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Pete

This Canaanite woman was absolutely desperate (Matthew 15:21-28). Her pagan religion and many house idols had caught up with her (though she didn’t necessarily make the connection). Now the “gods” she worshiped had entered her home . . . more … Continue reading →

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Taste and See

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Pete

Theory only gets you so far. Reading about how to play the guitar . . . watching a video on how to swim . . . listening to an instructor run through how to do complex math . . . … Continue reading →

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Beautiful!

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Pete

Ok . . . so check out Psalm 33 . . . it is absolutely packed with put-you-on-your-face content. It has got to rank right up there, on a “praise-per-inch” basis, with other great passages which extol the glories of … Continue reading →

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Worship from Afar? No Way!

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Pete

Sometimes we can take privilege for granted . . . sometimes that which should be a source of everlasting wonder, becomes commonplace . . . sometimes that which should be cherished is neglected. Three words in Exodus brought that to … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Pete

Some are fascinated by powerful displays of the Holy Spirit, I’m probably more intrigued by imperceptible directions. Some look for the signs and wonders, I’m trying to get better at hearing His voice. Some would say that it’s outward manifestations … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward to Morning

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Pete

There really is something about the Psalms that can draw in the soul. They can resonate so deeply as we relate, to some degree, with the Psalmist’s experience. So often they speak of hardship and trial . . . of … Continue reading →

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Praise Him in the Storm

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Pete

It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a good thunderstorm . . . a while since I took advantage of a wall-rattling storm to just sit and listen and watch. There is something about sitting there anticipating the next peal … Continue reading →

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Jehovah Rapha

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Pete

It had been only three days since they’d walked through the waters. Just 72 hours since they’d participated in God’s awesome deliverance from the last ditch attempt by the Egyptians to take them back into bondage. Less than a week … Continue reading →

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Gentle Jesus

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Pete

The reality is that Jesus never desired to put on a show. Though He often drew big crowds, that was never His intent. Though He often created a stir where He went, He didn’t plan to create a “big to … Continue reading →

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