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
Do Not Be Shaken
1 Peter 3:14-17,4:1-5 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 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 a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope … Continue reading Do Not Be Shaken
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Christ’s Free Servant, Sue J Love
Whoever Would Love Life
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 … Continue reading Whoever Would Love Life
Do Not Submit to Sin
The Footsteps of Jesus At the end of 1 Peter 2 we read and we learned that we who are called of God to be followers of Christ Jesus are to follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ in how He lived. And the first thing mentioned is that He committed no sin. Then we … Continue reading Do Not Submit to Sin
Follow Christ’s Example
1 Peter 2:21-25 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 entrusted … Continue reading Follow Christ’s Example
Life is Worth Living
Life is worth living when it’s lived in God.Life is worth living when it’s not a fraud. Tenderly, patiently, our Lord waits for usTo get on His side and onto His bus. He has a plan and a purpose for us,To follow His lead, place in Him our trust. Died He for our sins, forgiven … Continue reading Life is Worth Living
A People for God’s Own Possession
1 Peter 2:1-5,9-12 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 1Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. 2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 3now that you have tasted that the Lord is good. 4As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected … Continue reading A People for God’s Own Possession
The Tapestry
Based off Romans 1:18-32 The tapestry was marvelous,Well done, and was not frivolous.All shown to fit together wellFor all who on the earth do dwell. For God had His design in mindIn hopes that Him the people find.He showed Himself to everyoneThrough His created works, well done. But humans have a different mind,And therefore not … Continue reading The Tapestry
Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
1 Peter 1:13-25 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) 13Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 14As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance. 15But just as He who called you is holy, so … Continue reading Do Not Conform to Worldly Ways
The Proven Character of Your Faith
1 Peter 1:3-9 BSB (Berean Standard Bible) “3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for … Continue reading The Proven Character of Your Faith
