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17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? I almost have to laugh when I hear someone say that a particular disaster is a judgment of God onContinue reading “2Nov2008 1Pt 4:17”

13 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy joy much more than sorrow and grief. If I had a choice of how I was going to feel today, I would want a happyContinue reading “1Nov2008 1Pt 4:13”

10 Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. We are each responsible for putting into use the gifts God has given us. We each have a unique set of gifts, tailored to fit our personality and makeup, and specifically designed to meetContinue reading “31Oct2008 1Pt 4:10”

8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. We are to be known as a group that loves! Our trademark should be love. Whenever people think about the Church, love should be the word that comes to their minds. WhenContinue reading “30Oct2008 1Pt 4:8”

7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.  In recent days my mind has been wrapped up in the upcoming election. And I am not afraid to tell you that this is not a good place to get your mind wrapped. I feelContinue reading “29Oct2008 1Pt 4:7”

15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, We need to make Jesus the boss in our lives. He needs to be the ultimateContinue reading “28Oct2008 1Pt 3:15”

24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.  This verse gives us the reason Jesus died in our place. He died so that we might end our relationship with sin and liveContinue reading “27Oct2008 1Pt 2:24”

23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.  One of the hardest jobs in life is being a shock absorber. Think about it. The car’s shock absorber is definitely not in control of theContinue reading “26Oct2008 1Pt 2:23”

4 As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him— Rejection is part of life in this world dominated by sin and sin’s results. One of the great rejections of my life was not being chosen to come on Active Duty as a chaplain in theContinue reading “25Oct2008 1Pt 2:4”

8 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, Being joyful is one of life’s greatest pleasures. And yet, we all too often don’t take the time to enjoy the joy. OutContinue reading “24Oct2008 1Pet 1:8”