Tag Archives: sin

Dealing with the Impurities

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Pete

There’s nothing like some trial and tribulation to expose the impurities in one’s life. When the silver is put to the fire the dross rises to the surface. When the sand is sifted the debris becomes evident. When the going … Continue reading →

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Fig Leaves and Loincloths

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Pete

You sense it was an “Oh, what have we’ve done?” moment. She had engaged in the conversation and was deceived. But he was with her and knew exactly what they were doing, thus he acted willfully. And it seems that … Continue reading →

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Expose to Restore

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Pete

Jeremiah’s eyes flowed with tears. As he stood amidst the ruins of what was once the splendor of Israel, he was overwhelmed with sorrow. The prophet could not contain himself as the Spirit of God upon him was overwrought as … Continue reading →

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The Consequence of Compromise

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Pete

It starts out as a trickle but quickly grows to a tsunami. At first it seems a minor exception due to some “chariots of iron” but it soon becomes a major defeat as a result of a lack of conviction. … Continue reading →

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Owning It

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Pete

It kind of comes out of nowhere. You’re reading along in 1Chronicles and David’s riding the wave. Military victory after military victory are recorded from chapters 18 through chapters 20. The chronicler recording twice in chapter 18, “And the LORD … Continue reading →

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