“But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and for which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I direct you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who testified … Read More
Whatcha Doin’?
“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of … Read More
Living the Good Life
“10 For, the one who desires life, to love and see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. 11 He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord … Read More
Peter Sums It Up
So we ended chapter 2 with Peter telling us that we were called for the purpose of following Christ’s example – not reacting to situations but entrusting their outcome to the Father, knowing He is the only righteous judge of what’s really going on. As we moved into chapter three, we studied about what real beauty looks like (1 Peter … Read More
Define Beauty
“Your adornment must not be merely the external–braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel;but it should be the hidden person of the heart,with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit,which is precious in the sight of God.”~~1 Peter 3:3-4~~ As I read this passage this morning about Peter saying beauty isn’t just external, my first … Read More
What’s on Your Mind?
I’ve been working my way through 1 Peter, and while I’m not going to blog about each and every verse in the book, I will target the parts of the book that have impacted me and will share what I have learned. I’ll look into what the Scripture is saying, as well as how to apply it to our own … Read More
A Road Less Traveled
Her ways are pleasant ways,And all her paths are peace.~~Proverbs 3:17~~ I’ve been doing a study on “shalom” and this morning I came across Proverbs 3:17 as I studied. As usual, I always begin by looking at the definitions of the key words in their original language. As I did, I got so excited!!! Check this out! So, as often … Read More
Stinkin’ Thinkin’
“Be careful how you think;your life is shaped by your thoughts.”~~Proverbs 4:23 GNT~~ “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he…”~~Proverbs 4:23 NKJV~~ I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that so much of the time I am guilty of “stinkin’ thinkin’” and that most of the stinkin’ thinkin’ has to do with my own self image … Read More
Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction. ~~Proverbs 1:7~~ This morning this passage was a part of a devotional plan I am reading with a friend. I have read this verse many times in the past, but as I looked at it today, the word “beginning” really popped off the page to … Read More
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