War, politics, lies, betrayal, the murdering of innocents, our young men and women in uniform dying on a battle field via men of power; takeovers of nations, riots and lawlessness, sin abounding, the church asleep or complacent for the most part; the gospel diluted, and do we even notice? Through all that is going on … Continue reading For Our Nation
Don’t Let Fiery Trials Surprise You
1 Peter 4:12-13 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 12Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. What kind of fiery … Continue reading Don’t Let Fiery Trials Surprise You
When I Don’t Know What to Pray
So, when I don’t know what to prayI don’t know what to God to sayHe intercedes for my requestsFor He knows what is truly best He counsels me when I’m confusedWhen I am hurting or misusedWhen things in life just don’t make senseWhen people live lives in pretense He shows the way I am to … Continue reading When I Don’t Know What to Pray
Suffering for What’s Right
1 Peter 3:13-17 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” 15But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give … Continue reading Suffering for What’s Right
Turning from Evil
1 Peter 3:8-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. 9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. 10For,“Whoever would love lifeand see good daysmust … Continue reading Turning from Evil
Donkeys Honking
Donkeys honking in their pride,Taking others for a ride,Telltale signs of something bad,Someone somewhere has been had. Magic tricks, that is their game,Mischief making, all the same.Looking, though, to others blame,Absolute, they feel no shame. Corner others with their tricks,That is how they get their kicks.Who, they think, can they deceive?Who can they get to … Continue reading Donkeys Honking
If You Do What is Right
1 Peter 3:1-7 BSB (Berean Study Bible) “1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives 2when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. “3Your beauty should not come from outward … Continue reading If You Do What is Right
Following in Christ’s Footsteps
1 Peter 2:21-23 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: 22“He committed no sin,and no deceit was found in His mouth.”23When they heaped abuse on Him,He did not retaliate;when He suffered, He made no threats,but … Continue reading Following in Christ’s Footsteps
Life Has Its Trials
Life has its trials, sometimes they are many,And sometimes it feels as some folks not got any.We never do know, though, what others go through,For we don’t live with them, don’t know what they do. But many are those filled with heartaches galore,While so many others their pain they ignore.So many weep silently now on … Continue reading Life Has Its Trials
Chosen for Obedience to God
1 Peter 2:9-10 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of … Continue reading Chosen for Obedience to God
Redeemed From the Empty Way of Life
1 Peter 1:17-21 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “17Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. 18For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you … Continue reading Redeemed From the Empty Way of Life
