Category Archives: Acts

Lame Man Walking

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Pete

To quote Yogi Berra, it was “deja vu all over again.” It was another “Lazarus moment.” They could not deny then that a dead guy, buried for four days, was again made alive . . . and now there was … Continue reading →

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Preach It!

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Pete

Peter gets a lot of guff. He’s often referred to as “impetuous Peter” . . . many are quick to point out that he was more of a “ready, fire, aim” guy than a “ready, aim, fire” guy. Quick to … Continue reading →

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The Beginnings

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Pete

New set of colored pencils . . . new copy of my reading plan . . . fresh, unmarked ESV bible . . . a renewed anticipation . . . and the journey begins again. It’s the time of year … Continue reading →

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The Temple of God

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Pete

It really is masterful . . . Paul’s sermon to the philosophers in Athens (Acts 17:16-34). His spirit was vexed as he walked about and was assaulted by the number of idols that lined this city of ” the learned” … Continue reading →

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The Difference a Resurrection Makes

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Pete

He was in prison . . . he was on death row. His right hand was chained to a soldier on one side . . . his left hand, chained to another soldier on the other side. No escape . … Continue reading →

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Standing in God’s Way

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Pete

Sometimes all you need is a little bit of clear direction . . . and a not so clear threat of consequences . . . to get you going. I once had a boss who made it pretty clear that … Continue reading →

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A Piece in the Puzzle

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Pete

If he were on the radar, he’d be a blip. If he were in a class picture he’d be the one in the back row mostly obscured by those in front of him. If he was part of the varsity … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where The Throne Is

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Pete

It came at me from two different readings this morning . . . one in Acts, the other in the Psalms . . . different contexts, same truth. And so, because of the repetition, it’s causing me to pause and … Continue reading →

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Uneducated, Common Men

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Pete

Did they cringe when they heard that name again? Was it like nails being dragged on a chalk board to hear His name declared with boldness as the power behind the miracle? They thought they were done with Him. Sure, … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Works of God

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Pete

The two scenes couldn’t have been more different. One involved in a huge crowd, the other just a few people . . . one involved a cacophony of sound, the other, I imagine, hushed whispers . . . one centered … Continue reading →

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