Tag Archives: grace

Divine Forbearance

Posted on July 25, 2016 by Pete

According to 2Kings, his reign was pretty much the straw that broke the camel’s back. Sure, there would be one more government mandated revival in Judah after him, but Manasseh’s determination to do “evil in the sight of the LORD, … Continue reading →

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Blessed, and Blessed Forever!

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Pete

Recorded both in 2Samuel 7 and in today’s reading in 1Chronicles 17, it is, for me, one of the most moving accounts in all of Scripture. David desires to build a permanent dwelling where God’s glory might reside. No more … Continue reading →

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Turn to Me and Be Gracious

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Pete

For me, it is one of my favorite stories told about Jesus in the gospels. If I had a “top ten”, this would be on the list. The picture that is painted of Jesus teaching in a house when all … Continue reading →

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The Hush of Grace

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Pete

I’m hovering over the first part of 1Kings 19 this morning. And you can’t help but notice the stark contrast between the two mounts Elijah stands upon. The first, Mount Carmel, was a mount of victory (1Kings 18:20-40). The place … Continue reading →

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The Grace Available . . . The Glory to be Revealed

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Pete

Double dose of fulfilled promise this morning. One from the Old Testament, the other from the New. Both concerning the same promise–God’s promise to David that He would “raise up your offspring after you, . . . establish his kingdom. … Continue reading →

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Lift Up the Cup!

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Pete

We’re in Maui. Sue and I will be enjoying the blessing of this place for the next number of days as we reflect on, and rejoice in thirty-five years of marriage. Can’t help but that such milestones are cause for … Continue reading →

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A Place at the Table

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Pete

Longer than normal post this morning, but it’s one of my favorite stories in all of Scripture. Every year when I encounter it as part of my reading plan it has a special feel about it . . . igniting … Continue reading →

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Aim for Restoration

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Pete

No church is perfect. Kind of an understatement when talking about the church at Corinth. There was confusion, there was contention, and there was transgression. If there was ever a messed up body of believers it was the crazy saints … Continue reading →

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Embracing the Thorns

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Pete

I don’t really like operating from a position of weakness. There’s something about feeling like you’re in control which helps reduce stress. Something about engaging a situation for which you believe you are equipped that helps maintain a sense of … Continue reading →

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Do the Math!

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Pete

I read Psalm 90 and it caused me to do some math. The psalm is a prayer of Moses. An “oldie but goodie” that’s been preserved and included in this book of songs. It’s the only psalm that’s attributed to … Continue reading →

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