Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul. Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 2:11-12 Until … Continue reading 1 Peter 2:11-12 – The Hinge
The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:9-10 In the face of difficulty I often find myself drawn to the Psalms. I believe this has been the reflex … Continue reading Fortress for the Oppressed in Times of Distress
Our church family has been studying the letter of 1 Peter. We just studied 1 Peter 2:13-17 this past Sunday. Review is incredibly important as we move through a book of the Bible, because it keeps everything in context. This past Sunday I gave a summary review of everything we have studied so far. I … Continue reading 1 Peter 1:1-2:10 Summary
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 BSB I am prone to anxiety. In the battle against stress and fear I have a … Continue reading Don’t Fall Apart! Pray!
“She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 I know it isn’t Christmas. Even in the North Country of New York the snow isn’t flying, yet. Mornings smell like fall and have a bite to their … Continue reading The LORD Who Saves
Lord Jesus, Tomorrow is the first Sunday of the month, which means many will be celebrating Your Supper. Thank You for this reminder of Your sacrifice that keeps the Good News always before us and allows us to corporately proclaim Your death until You come. As we prepare to take the Lord’s Supper together, may … Continue reading Lord’s Supper Prayer
He removed the high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and cut down the Asherah poles. He also demolished the bronze snake called Nehushtan that Moses had made, for up to that time the Israelites had burned incense to it (2 Kings 18:4). When reading 2 Kings 18 we find a glimmer of hope in Judah. … Continue reading Nehushstan: Sacred Serpents
1 Peter 2:4-10 I. The Lord Jesus Is the Living Cornerstone A. Rejected by Men (John 1:10-11) – reject= investigate and find wanting… B. God’s chosen and precious Stone C. Stands in the Scriptures• Isaiah 28:16 (v. 6)• Psalm 118:22 (v. 7)• Isaiah 8:14 (v. 8) II. There Are Two Possible Responses to the Lord … Continue reading Built on Christ the Living Cornerstone
I recently traveled to attend a funeral and had limited time to write. In light of the context of that travel and not having as much time, I decided to share a post that was originally published in November 2020 then titled "Grieving With Hope." Death has been a pushy reality in my life lately. … Continue reading Hope in Grief
And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 ESV Father, We all face the pressures and temptations of finances. Sometimes we face the pressure of having too much and the stewardship that requires. Indeed, in the United States we are often in that … Continue reading A Prayer from Philippians 4:19
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