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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”

4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, In these days of financial uncertainty we want our present and futures solid. I know that my retirement monies lost about a third of their value in the last few months. But when you have so little, the lossContinue reading “23Oct2008 1Pet 1:4”