Category Archives: Romans

Almost There!

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Pete

“Are we there yet?” Who can’t remember asking that question as a kid in the backseat of a car on what seems to be a “take forever” trip? Which parent hasn’t heard that question asked, often over and over again, … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Leave a comment

Getting Warmer?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Pete

You hit Romans 12 and the focus of Paul’s letter changes dramatically. From doctrine to doing . . . from right teaching to right living . . . from the wonders of the mercies of God to the call to … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | 1 Comment

"Able" Words

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Pete

I came across some “able” words in one of my readings this morning. Not “able” as in having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something. But “able” as in the four letters a-b-l-e found at the end of three … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Leave a comment

The Glory to be Revealed

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Pete

I wish it were my line, but it isn’t . . . it’s someone else’s . . . but it’s good . . . “Nature’s music is in the minor key” (William MacDonald). Okay, so doesn’t that present a picture … Continue reading →

Posted in Revelation, Romans | Leave a comment

The Reminder

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Pete

It’s not that you don’t know it . . . it’s just that you need to hear it again. It’s not so much about doubt . . . it’s just that you have a need for some reassurance. It’s those … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | 1 Comment

Under New Management

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Pete

I guess sometimes you can’t really appreciate how good it is until you remember how bad it was. Funny how the desperation of going through what once was can be forgotten while enjoying the blessing of what now is. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Leave a comment

The Right Kind of Slavery

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Pete

Never was much of a Bob Dylan fan . . . not sure I could rattle off a lot of his songs . . . but one has come to mind over the last couple of mornings as I’ve read … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Leave a comment

Glory Giving & Faith Filling

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Pete

This morning I read two accounts concerning faith, or lack thereof. One a huge disaster . . . the other precedent setting. One opportunity to exercise faith ended in abject failure . . . a promise missed . . . … Continue reading →

Posted in Numbers, Romans | Leave a comment

A Full Course Meal

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Pete

Romans 3 is the perfect set up for Psalm 51 . . . the doctrine of Paul’s letter being the perfect back drop for entering into the desperation and deliverance recorded in David’s song. In Romans 3 we understand the … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Romans | Leave a comment

A Matter of the Heart

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Pete

Circumcision . . . not exactly a word used a lot today . . . not really a procedure talked about at social gatherings . . . but, in the economy of God, it’s kind of a big deal . … Continue reading →

Posted in Romans | Leave a comment