1 Peter 3
At The End Of Our Lives, It Will Be The Quality Of Our Relationships That Will Matter Most!
1 Timothy 6:12 NLTFight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. From the minute we are born, and God graciously gives us our first breath, we are in a battle. I’ve heard it said […]
The Day Is Approaching That We Will Be Held Accountable For What We Believe, The Question Is Will We Submit Our Hearts To God Or The “god” Of This World?
1 Peter 2:21 NLTFor God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. This verse is one that, I believe, we need to bury deep into our minds and hearts. The day is approaching, where we […]
There Is A Judge That Will Judge, Fairly. Accept His Forgiveness Or You Will Get What You Deserve.
2 Corinthians 5:10 NLTFor we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body. When we let this sink into our hearts, our view of the world around us will shift from having to face down every […]
What A Sensitive World We Live In, Do You Live Up To What Is Expected?
Proverbs 20:22 NLTDon’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the LORD to handle the matter. As a society, we have become very sensitive. We are bent on making sure that everyone gets what they deserve. And that they get it NOW!! But being a Christian, is that a position that our […]
When We Proclaim Our Faith In Jesus Christ, Be Prepared For The Response
Acts 17:32-34 NLTWhen they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul’s discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Among them were Dionysius, a member of the council, a woman named Damaris, and […]
There Is Only One Way To Live In Unity With Others, Lay Your Life Down For Others
1 Peter 3:8-12 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has […]
Are You Getting All You Deserve Out Of Your Job? If You Work For The Lord, He Will See To Your Success
1 Peter 3:15-16 NLTInstead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see […]
What Is Your Greatest Goal? Does It Line Up With The Will Of God?
1 Corinthians 14:1 NLTLet love be your highest goal! But you should also desire the special abilities the Spirit gives—especially the ability to prophesy. “Let love be your highest goal!” When we accept Jesus Christ into our hearts, love becomes our highest goal. 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLTLove is patient and kind. Love is not jealous […]
God’s Love For Us Will Be A Reflection Of Our Love For Others, And He Will Give Us Plenty Of Opportunity To Love Others
1 Peter 3:8-17 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has […]
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude.”
1 Peter 3:8 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. “Finally, all of you should be of one mind.” How do we do this? After all, the other person is doing it wrong, and they […]
When Is Being Right More Important Than The Relationship?
1 Peter 3:8 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Our desire to be ”right” should never come before the relationship. The arguments and divisions in the church also come about over the ”how.” Satan […]
Can You Help Others Change Their Lives? Only if You Bring Them To God for Change
1 Peter 3:8 NLTFinally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. “…be of one mind.” Can I listen long enough to let someone come to their own biblical conclusion? The more I study, the quicker the […]
Do You Feel Defeated by the “Thick of Thin Things?” This Change in Thinking Will Free You
Acts 15:7-11 NLTAt the meeting, after a long discussion, Peter stood and addressed them as follows: “Brothers, you all know that God chose me from among you some time ago to preach to the Gentiles so that they could hear the Good News and believe. God knows people’s hearts, and he confirmed that he accepts […]
If You Want to Speak with Authority, Here’s How
1 Peter 1:13-15 NLTSo prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. […]
How You Listen is More Important Than What You Hear
‘Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to […]