Author Archives: Peter

About Peter

Those who marry the spirit of this age will find themselves widows in the next.

Winter at last

Posted on 7 December 2008 by Peter

Well, we’ve been waiting for the proper arrival of winter, and at last today it came, albeit totally unforecast!

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While this is not intended to be a political blog, I find that I cannot resist saying something on the latest political shenanigans here in the frozen North. As a bit of background for my non-Canadian readers, we seem to … Continue reading →

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On worship

Posted on 23 November 2008 by Peter

Why do we worship God, or why does He require worship? Is He insecure, requiring affirmation from His creation? Or could it be an ego trip? Or do we worship just to remain in His ‘good books’? I do not … Continue reading →

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On understanding

Posted on 15 November 2008 by Peter

How often do we wrestle with understanding in situations where there are only half answers, at best? Perhaps the reason that God does not always give us understanding on demand is so that we can choose Him by faith rather … Continue reading →

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Change

Posted on 5 November 2008 by Peter

I’m fairly wary of treading into the political arena, but yesterday I had a vision that continues to burden me. As I prayed briefly for the elections down south, I had a picture pop into my mind: I saw prairie … Continue reading →

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By faith

Posted on 1 November 2008 by Peter

Recently I was reading Hebrews 11, the great chapter that talks about faith, and got to pondering how often we misunderstand the nature of faith. The rather wry comment has been made that “faith is believing something that isn’t true”. … Continue reading →

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Thy will be done

Posted on 22 October 2008 by Peter

Tonight, I find myself somewhat at a loss for words. Earlier, I read this article, chronicling the true outcome of gay marriage. Rather than it being about granting equal rights, allowing for tolerance / diversity etc, the true face is … Continue reading →

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I will restore

Posted on 1 October 2008 by Peter

A couple of days ago, I felt the Lord pointing out the following verse, from Amos 9 v11 and referred to in Acts 15 v16-17. I had read the verse in Acts that morning, and received the Amos reference from … Continue reading →

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Have salt in yourselves

Posted on 22 September 2008 by Peter

Despite being away last week, I have kept up with current world events, in particular the financial crises rocking the world. It is no surprise to me, nor do I find any joy in it. To my mind, it is … Continue reading →