Father, Our souls have been purified by obedience to Your eternal Gospel to serve as Your priests. Part of this priestly duty is to love our brothers and sisters in Christ with a love that is not hypocritical. When we love our brothers and sisters in sincerity it is a priestly act of worship to … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:22-25
Category: 1 Peter
Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. … Continue reading Prayer from 1 Peter 1:1-2
Peter’s Greeting – A Poem
Peter writes on Christ's behalf, An apostle by Jesus' call; To exiles of God's own choosing, He foreknew and loved you all. To obey our Lord Jesus Christ The Spirit set you apart, And to be sprinkled with His blood, For you are close to God's heart. May grace ever increase to you, In the … Continue reading Peter’s Greeting – A Poem
We Have It, So Let’s Use It!
I watched my son play with toys I cherished as a child. I had fought to guard them through my childhood. I was so careful with them all those years. He was not like that. He wanted to play with them, even if it was messy. A thought came to mind as I watched my son play: “Why have it, if you don’t use it?” What was the point of keeping those toys under lock-and-key for private, careful admiration? The toys were meant to be used. I had actually missed a lot of the fun and experience I could have had with those cars. In a way, I misused them, and I did not get to enjoy them. We often treat spiritual gifts like this.



