Category Archives: Isaiah

My Hand in His

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Pete

When Sue and I go for our walk around our neighborhood, we most often will hold hands (until they get too sweaty). We interlock our fingers, leveraging the sense of touch as a reminder of our closeness. We go palm … Continue reading →

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Our Arm Every Morning

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Pete

Sometimes you just need to call out. You’ve done all you can do . . . but you know that ultimately it’s out of your control. You’ve tried to still your soul . . . but your mind keeps racing. … 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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Heart Burn

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Pete

I started feeling it almost immediately this morning . . . came on kind of suddenly . . . but it didn’t take long to diagnose what was happening. It came on as a result of recognizing Him in Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Has My Back

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Pete

David, in Psalm 103:2, encourages the listeners of this particular “tune-age” to “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits” . . . this morning, I’m finding myself still discovering benefits . . . being blessed … Continue reading →

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A Living ROI

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Pete

In my business world we talk about ROI . . . Return On Investment. Kind of an important concept . . . basically it’s a measure of “was it worth it?” What did we get for the amount spent? Did … Continue reading →

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What a Return Policy!

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Pete

For anyone who knows my wife, they know that she is a Costco shopper. Started out of necessity . . . what, with 5 kids of our own . . . and the associated “gaggle” of friends they bring . … Continue reading →

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Behold My Servant!

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Pete

“Behold! My Servant whom I uphold, my Elect One in whom My soul delights!” (Isa. 42:1) So began my readings this morning . . . such was the tone set for my encounter with God’s Son through God’s Holy Word … Continue reading →

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His Hand

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Pete

There’s something about getting to Isaiah 40 that lifts the spirit. For most of the past 39 chapters the tone has been confrontational and judgmental . . . appropriately so, for God will not share his glory with another . … Continue reading →

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