Category Archives: Ephesians

The Temple

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Pete

I read about the construction of Solomon’s temple this morning (1Kings 6, 7). It took seven years. Seven years for Solomon to build a house for the Lord . . . a magnificent structure where the glory of God might … Continue reading →

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His Glorious Inheritance

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Pete

It’s a list I take note of every time I’m in Ephesians 1. Three things that Paul prayed the Ephesians would know . . . really know . . . fully get . . . comprehend at the deepest level … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Offering

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Pete

It wouldn’t be the first thing that comes to mind if were someone were to ask me to summarize what happened on the cross of Calvary . . . if were someone were to ask me to describe what took … Continue reading →

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On Being Stuffed

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Pete

It’s kind of a funny thing to say, if you think about it. You know, you have eaten way more than you should have . . . you passed the daily recommended portion about two portions ago . . . … Continue reading →

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At the Opposite End of the Spectrum!

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Pete

It’s the contrast that grabs me . . . the difference between the “before” and “after” pictures. As I started in on my reading in Ephesians 2 this morning I’m told to remember the “before”. Words I highlighted are “separated” … Continue reading →

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Taking Inventory

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Pete

Sometimes you need to take inventory. It’s needed in the business world . . . I have a big project to do, do I have the resources? It’s needed in battle . . . what military assets are at my … Continue reading →

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Kind of a Big Deal

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Pete

It’s not so much about what I read this morning, as it was about what it made me think of. I kind of had to power through Ezekiel 40 and 41 . . . kind of like I did in … Continue reading →

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Over the Top!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Pete

I confess that I just skimmed over it the first time I read it. Unbelievable. A reminder of how easy it is for familiarity to lead to density . . . to the ability to encounter jaw-dropping truths with barely … Continue reading →

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Faith in Faith

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Pete

Reading in the latter part of Ephesians 6 this morning . . . considering again that I’m in a wrestling match . . . commanded again to “be strong in the Lord” and “to stand” . . . reflecting again … Continue reading →

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Wrinkle Free

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Pete

The command is clear . . . the example is glorious. What I am to do is beyond dispute . . . Who I am to emulate is beyond description. The opportunity to be an object lesson should inspire me … Continue reading →

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