- So . . . I'm "feeding myself" in the morning from God's Word and thought I'd post what I'm chewin' on and make my "food" available for others who might want to nibble a bit. Hope it's of some benefit to you . . .
The word of God is living and active . . . (Hebrews 4:12)
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Category Archives: 1Peter
Be Holy
I don’t how many times I’ve read this passage, but this morning it struck me as an odd thing to say. Perhaps the last thing I’d think of saying, given the situation. Yet, among the first things God would say. … Continue reading
A Genuine Faith
It’s the real thing! 2020 proves it! Hovering over Peter’s opening words to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion.” While they many not have been “sheltered in place,” they had been “scattered to places.” Like us, their “normal” way of … Continue reading
The True Grace of God
Wrapped up 1Peter this morning. What a great letter! A letter for all those who are suffering. Maybe not in the same way these first century saints suffered for their faith, but applicable, I think, for anyone who is under … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, Christ's suffering, God's grace, grace, sinner saved by grace, suffering, sustaining grace, trials
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Anxiety Pride
Ask most of us what the opposite of humility is and we’d come up with pride. Ask us how pride manifests itself and the things that probably come to mind are: boasting; self exaltation; arrogance; thinking of myself more highly … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, casting our cares upon Him, humble yourselves, humility, love one another, pride
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Armed with Smart Thinking
Back in the day, I’d always laugh when a co-worker would remind me that “paranoia is just smart thinking when everybody’s against you.” This morning, I’m reminded of another kind of smart thinking as I read in 1Peter. Since therefore … Continue reading
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Tagged glory revealed, keep on keepin' on, loving His appearing, rejoicing, suffering, trials, trials and temptations
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A Rebuke and An Encouragement
Truth be known, when the going get’s tough, I tend to get tough, too. When the heat is on, I have a propensity to harden. When I’m being tested, often I get testy. When I feel the seemingly relentless pressure … Continue reading
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Tagged a worthy walk, Christian unity, gospel power, hard heart, hard times, love one another, the family of God
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Freed for Slavery
When you know who you are, it goes a long way to being who you should be. What identifies you will drive you. If you view yourself as impoverished, you’ll live like a poor person–either languishing because of a perceived … Continue reading
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Tagged freedom, freedom from sin, not my own, servants of God, slaves of God
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Tested, Genuine Faith
Honestly, it takes faith to buy what Peter’s selling about faith, this morning. I have to believe what Peter says about belief. I have to trust that what he says about trust is true. That it’s more precious than gold. … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, faith, rejoicing, suffering, the crucible of faith, trials, trusting
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Think Like Jesus, Live For God
For them, to not blend in was as good as putting a target on their back. To live like citizens of a heavenly kingdom was to increasingly be at odds with the kingdom around them. To stand out from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ's suffering, keep on keepin' on, suffering, the mind of Christ, the will of God
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A Grace Thing
Those who have known grace should show grace. I buy that. Those whose sins have been forgiven because of the finished work of the cross should forgive the sins of others. Makes sense to me. Those who have been blessed … Continue reading
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Tagged all sufficient grace, God's power, suffering, sustaining grace
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