Category Archives: Romans

Dominated No More

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Pete

Call it a “Wayback Wednesday” post. This entry from 2009 reflects so many of my thoughts this morning as I hovered over the first part of Romans 6. I remember vividly the incident between the “little guy” and the “little … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Pete

The “problem” with a favorite passage of Scripture might be the tendency to read again what you already know is in the passage rather than take of note of that which is perhaps over-shadowed by the familiar. Case in point, … Continue reading →

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Divine Forbearance

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Pete

That David even had opportunity to write the song is, in itself, amazing. Think about it, this is a man who has been shown divine favor but responded with detestable failure. A man of extreme privilege who foolishly exercised such … Continue reading →

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A Slippery Slope

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Pete

Continuing in Romans 1 this morning. Yesterday I was reminded of the good news–the gospel, the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes. The good news which reveals the righteousness which is of God, a righteousness that comes … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of Faith

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Pete

Obedience. I’m thinking that, in general, it doesn’t rank in the list of the world’s top ten words to embrace. That, for many, the word comes with at least some baggage. Perhaps some having experienced, grudgingly, a forced obedience to … Continue reading →

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Able to Deliver Another

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Pete

If the shear volume of words, and the number of times something is repeated is an indicator of certainty, then that God was going to judge Jerusalem was without dispute. And nothing was going to prevent it. The nation had … Continue reading →

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The Obedience of Faith

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Pete

Yesterday was a pretty big deal at Lake Tapps Community Church, or as my friend Garry says, at L-T-double-C. First ever in-house baptisms. Four young people confessing Christ as Savior. The testimonies were enough to bring many to tears. The … Continue reading →

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As Christ Has Welcomed You

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Pete

Only one word. One word given a different English translation among major Bible versions. But this morning, the difference made a difference. The difference had an impact. The difference evoked awe . . . sparked thanksgiving . . . was … Continue reading →

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A Decision

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Pete

Romans 14 has got to be one of the most challenging passages in all of Scripture. It sets the bar high . . . really high. And not with specific “to dos” or “to don’ts,” but with principles for doing … Continue reading →

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Not Worth Comparing

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Pete

This morning, Sue and I had a good laugh as we read together of what has got to be, by the author’s own admission, among the worst honeymoons ever (you can check it out by clicking here). And while such … Continue reading →

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