Category Archives: Hebrews

A Better Country

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Pete

Rarely, I think, have I entered the Hall of Faith without a sense of a holy hush as I again consider the “by faith” exhibits. “Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen” (Hebrews … Continue reading →

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Full Assurance of Faith

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Pete

Kind of an interesting dynamic as I was working my way through my reading plan this morning. I’m finding that every year I read Isaiah I think it’s becoming clearer and I’m understanding more. Especially as I get into the … Continue reading →

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Bondsman of a Better Promise

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Pete

This weekend I witnessed the exchanging of vows from the front row. Along with my wife, we had the best seats in the house. The place of honor given to us because it was our daughter who was promising “to … Continue reading →

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Someone On the Inside

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Pete

Sitting in Bend Oregon this morning . . . we’re on final countdown to my middle daughter’s wedding this weekend. Thinking about what I’ve read this morning in the latter part of Hebrews 6. That God made a promise to … Continue reading →

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Guard Your Heart

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Pete

Kind of a one two punch this morning. Set up with the “left hand” in Hebrews 4 . . . the “right hook” coming in Proverbs 21. Less about intense conviction, more about a sober reminder. Don’t think I have … Continue reading →

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He Sat Down

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Pete

Started in on two new books this morning in my reading plan, Isaiah and Hebrews. And while I’m looking forward to working through the prophecy of Isaiah, I’m pretty sure it will pale in comparison against the grand subject of … Continue reading →

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The Pursuit of the Promise

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Pete

She was sixty-five years old when they decided to go for it. They would pursue the promise. A grand promise. A promise of land, offspring, and blessing (Genesis 12:1-3). Her husband had seen the vision . . . he had heard … Continue reading →

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Come to Mount Zion

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Pete

I can’t sit in judgment of the people Hebrews was written to. I can’t shake my head for them wanting to go back to the old way . . . the ways of the law . . . the ways … Continue reading →

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Seeking a Homeland

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Pete

Entered faith’s “Hall of Fame” this morning. Started in on Hebrews 11. And paused to chew on the “Abraham Exhibit.” Not much to look at really. An old man . . . along with his aged wife. A few servants … Continue reading →

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Soul Preservative

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Pete

My thoughts go back to the days of canning. That time of year when fruits and vegetables were prepped and then packed into glass Mason jars. As I recall it, there were three key components to making sure that was … Continue reading →

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