Posts with the category “1-peter”

Sometimes when I experience hard times, it feels as if I am alone and the only one experiencing this at the moment. Sometimes it is difficult to see beyond our current situation. Sometimes, we are ju...  Read More

In today’s church, our church, are we shepherding those around us and guiding them in the ways of Christ? Our mission statement for our church is from Matthew 28:19: “Go therefore and make disciples ...  Read More

Sometimes, I will catch my youngest sneaking some candy from the candy drawer without asking. She has a complete look of surprise when she’s caught in the act. I know this may not be the same thing, ...  Read More

What is it to be a ‘steward’ of something? Is it the person who hands out drinks on the airplane? Sometimes, words can get watered down in their definition. What does the noun form, stewardship, actu...  Read More

Have people ever come up to you and wondered why you are different? Have you heard gossiping behind your back because you won’t engage in certain activities? Is this because of the life you live acco...  Read More

My kids enjoy the show “Veggie Tales”. There is a song they sing called, “Stand Up!” The lyrics go:   Stand up! Stand up! For what you believe in, believe in, believe in, GOD! He's the one to bac...  Read More

My daughters know how to push each other's buttons. They understand the exact thing that will set the other off. Furthermore, they know how to retaliate in kind toward their sister. Because it isn't ...  Read More

I have a best friend. The one person that I know I can trust and fully confide in. God placed this person in my life almost 18 years ago. This person is my wife. I am no expert on marriage and will n...  Read More

Growing up, I was punished innumerable times for doing something wrong. I may, or may not have, learned my lesson after being corrected. But, what happens when we are put down and persecuted again fo...  Read More

In today’s world, submission can be very difficult. I notice that my kids have tendencies to be less than submissive at times, especially the youngest. It is difficult to watch our nations crumble an...  Read More

My youngest gets upset when her friends say “I’m not going to be your friend anymore”...But a few minutes later they are best friends again. Oh, the days when things were simple. My wife’s great-gran...  Read More

One of my wife's favorite things to hear is when our kids express their absolutely dire situation by stating that they are "starving". More often than not, it is my teenage son who never seems to be ...  Read More

 There is a song by Scott Underwood that is called “Take My Life”. In this song, it opens:                                    Holiness holiness                                            Is what I lon...  Read More

Many people wonder how we can be ‘genuine’ toward others. There seem to be many Google answers for this, but what is an answer for how we develop the authenticity of our faith in Christ?1 Peter 1: 6-9...  Read More