Category Archives: Hebrews

The Anchor Holds

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Pete

I’ve mentioned it before . . . one of the things I’m on the “prowl” for when I’m going through my reading plan in the morning are promises. They are scattered throughout God’s Word . . . in the ancient … Continue reading →

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In Awe

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Pete

Ok . . . you want to re-invoke a bit of awe factor? You want to go back to the basics and, in turn, turn on the praise machine? You want to hover over some realities that will ultimately result … Continue reading →

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Confidence

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Pete

I’m pondering an invitation this morning. Reflecting on the access gifted to me. Chewing on the wonder of a door opened to me. The invitation is to draw near to a throne. The access is to a footstool before a … Continue reading →

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The “Rest” of the Story

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Pete

Exhausting . . . this past week has been exhausting . . . physically, psychologically, and emotionally. But we’re recovering. Sleeping better at night . . . continuing to process the reality of a very surreal experience . . . … Continue reading →

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A Bit Overwhleming

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Pete

A bit overwhelmed this morning. A week ago my Tuesday started out very normal . . . a week later, looking back, there has been nothing normal about the past 7 days. What a trip! Not even a blip on … Continue reading →

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Dread or Delight

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Pete

Everybody’s going to see Jesus someday. Everyone will one day behold His splendor and glory. But, I’m reminded by my readings this morning that not everyone is anticipating it . . . not everyone will welcome it . . . … Continue reading →

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The Blood

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Pete

So I’m trying to imagine what it was like that day. Six hundred thousand households all packing up . . . hundreds of thousands of blemish-free, bleating sheep going silent as their throats are slit and their blood is pored … Continue reading →

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A One-Way Trip

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Pete

For the better part of 13 chapters he has contended for their faith. The writer of the letter to the Hebrews addresses those who thought that they had seen in Jesus the prophesied Messiah and had put their hope and … Continue reading →

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Solid Ground

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Pete

This morning I was reminded of one my anchors. You know, those truths . . . those people . . . those things that you can count on and be sure of. I really don’t know how people keep on … Continue reading →

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Substance

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Pete

You know, while we have our preferences . . . and while we can be critical of other versions . . . at the end of the day, we should be thankful that God has raised up men and women … Continue reading →

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