Category Archives: Matthew

Silence & Out-Pouring

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Pete

I’m not sure that Psalm 62 and Matthew 26:6-13 would normally be compared and contrasted with each other . . . but they’re both part of my reading plan this morning . . . and they both deal with silence … Continue reading →

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Blind Guys Seeing

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Pete

As they went out of Jericho, a great crowd followed Jesus. His ministry was at its apex. The authority of His teaching, mixed with the signs and wonders performed almost everywhere He went, had many abuzz. He wasn’t quite like … Continue reading →

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Wonder and Worship

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Pete

So I’m thinking that familiarity is the enemy of worship . . . that you don’t extol that which is considered mundane. You might be thankful for the expected . . . you might acknowledge the blessing of the commonplace … Continue reading →

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A Seat at the Table

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Pete

Many years ago it was pointed out to me that there are three types of people . . . those who make things happen . . . those who recognize when things are happening . . . and those who … 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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Seek and You Will Find

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Pete

They were there when it was all over. After the joke of “due process” He had undergone in order that He might be condemned . . . after the beating . . . after the mockery . . . after … Continue reading →

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Silence and an Out-Pouring

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Pete

I’m not sure that Psalm 62 and Matthew 26:6-13 would normally be compared and contrasted with each other . . . but they’re both part of my reading plan this morning . . . and they both deal with silence … Continue reading →

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Are You OK?

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Pete

Thinking about staying awake . . . not because I’m having trouble doing it right now . . . but because my reading this morning in Matthew 24 commands it. And it brings to mind an event that occurred 35 … Continue reading →

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Twisted

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Pete

How often does it happen? One moment . . . day . . . week . . . month . . . you’re flying high, enjoying a mountaintop experience and the next moment . . . day . . . … 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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