“Husbands, in the same way be considerate…so that nothing will hinder your prayers.” (1 Peter 3:7) Frank regularly points out his wife’s faults in front of others. Even when he tries to make it sound funny, his poor wife certainly isn’t laughing. Everyone except Frank sees the hurt, embarrassment,...
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands…” 2 Peter 3:1 “I don’t want that word in my vows!” At the mention of the word ‘submit’, the young bride-to-be stiffened and her eyes narrowed as she looked over at her fiancé. We were discussing the vows for their upcoming wedding. Everything...
Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect…” 2 Peter 2:18 Repugnance is the instinctive response of most Americans to the idea of slavery. In Peter’s day it was engrained in the culture. While we assume we have rid ourselves of such a practice, the truth is that a form of slavery...
Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to…” 1 Peter 2:13 Standing in line at Disney World, Joyce’s granddaughter, Katie, was upset that she was being made to stand in line for a ride her younger sister wanted to go on. Angrily, Katie demanded she be allowed to go by herself on a different ride...
Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us. 1 Peter 2:12 Most Americans use the term ‘good life’ when speaking about a life filled material success, fame or good times with friends and...
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Tim. 4:7 I recently found an article on persistence tucked away in my files. I have no idea who the author might be, but I thought I would share some excerpts from the article for you to ponder. I wish I could give...
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31 Eric Liddell understood something many of us miss in life. If you’ve seen the movie Chariots of Fire, you may remember his comment about wanting to run. He said, “I believe God made me for a purpose… and...
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matt. 5:10) Tomorrow this nation honors the man who fought without using violent force for righteousness and justice for black Americans--and all Americans who treasure true freedom. His name was Dr....
And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 2 Peter 1:15 The Pettingas gave each grandchild an assignment to write a statement that could be included in the Family Mission Statement. They were required to discuss it with the...
Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will not be exhausted… Luke 12:33 John Chrysostom, an important Early Church Father and influential preacher, wrote, “If you want to make your child rich, teach him this: He is truly rich who does not desire great...
Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11 A Charlie Brown Christmas is still one of the most popular animated Christmas shows on television each year. My favorite part of this Charles Schultz creation is when Charlie Brown reaches the breaking...
It’s hard for kids not to get excited about all the gifts they want for Christmas. It’s a lot harder to help them focus on giving. Maybe it’s because we have not built good examples for them to follow. Perhaps we are guilty of fostering a selfish spirit through our extravagant gift-giving and...
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