Subtly Slimy
Sin. We think of the loud thunderous glaring gongs of sin – “big things” like sex, drugs, abuse, perversion, murder. But Peter… He starts off chapter two with five subtly […]
Sin. We think of the loud thunderous glaring gongs of sin – “big things” like sex, drugs, abuse, perversion, murder. But Peter… He starts off chapter two with five subtly […]
A woman in a Christian group that I am a part of shared this quote with our group and it spoke to many of us. It says: “Lord, you put
God’s Gift of Limitations Read Post »
“Seek first his kingdom and His righteousness” Matt 6:33 You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Age is just a number.” People who use that phrase are usually on the “high side” of
Age is Just a Number Read Post »
“…I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you” (Jn.15:14). “Sometimes we like to go where everybody knows [our] name,” says
I am going to grab my King Jimmy (a.k.a. Kings James Version) for verse 14, he shoots really straight. As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? Psalm 27:1 It has been my good fortune to have had many, many great believers
My God, My Fortress Read Post »
I was exercising on an exercise mat and the mat got very sweaty. I laid down in a push-up position and my hands were slipping and sliding all over the
Turning to a Firm Foundation Read Post »
I wonder if Peter was having flashbacks to a conversation he overheard between Jesus and Thomas. It was a conversation about seeing and believing vs believing and seeing.It was when
“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2 People talk about prayer, and sometimes we tell people they are going to pray. We pray silently, we pray out
Prayer is Meaningful Read Post »
“When they arrived at Bethsaida, some people brought a blind man to Jesus, and they begged him to touch the man and heal him. Jesus took the blind man by the
“Don’t you know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, so that you may win.” I Corinthians 9:24 I was not a very good sport growing up, and
“Praise the Lord! Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” Psalm 106:1 Years ago, I was challenged by a youth leader: “If you