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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: 1 Peter

“Act as free men, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as slaves of God.” ~Apostle Peter

January 28, 2023

It is hard to get the issue of being a slave in our minds. In the Greek-speaking world of the first …

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“For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.” ~Apostle Peter

November 28, 2022

A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …

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“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” ~Apostle Paul

October 26, 2022

Why this is important: God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees …

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“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” ~Apostle Peter

July 9, 2022

Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …

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“To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit.” ~Apostle Peter

June 29, 2022

Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …

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“You greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of the beauty of God.” ~Apostle Peter

May 30, 2022

Why this is important: Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by …

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“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” ~Apostle Peter

January 19, 2020

I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …

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“Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him.” ~Apostle Peter

August 30, 2016

Jesus was totally focused on the new plan and doing what God wanted all the time. Nothing we are going …

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“Summing up: …be sympathetic …. bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.” ~Apostle Peter

May 31, 2016

My job is to be sympathetic. No doubt about it. That leads to me being a blessing. It is way …

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“It’s better to suffer for doing good, if that’s what God wants, than to be punished for doing bad.” ~Apostle Peter

December 18, 2015

A curious warning is given to us in Peter’s first letter. There he tells us to be ready to give …

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“Bless—that’s your job, to bless.” ~Apostle Peter

February 26, 2015

Well, this is a pretty simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When …

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“Whoever would see good days must keep his lips from deceitful speech.” ~Apostle Peter

February 23, 2015

I must embrace life. I want to see my days fill up with good stuff. God’s goal for me is …

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“Be agreeable, be sympathetic, be loving, be compassionate, be humble.” ~~Apostle Peter

November 5, 2014

Am I humble enough? Not yet and that is important to understand. Who gets the credit? That is a central …

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