“Bless others, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.” ~Apostle Peter
Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless, and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …
Jesus gives us power. I have power to bless, and I have power to curse. I must be careful. I must choose …
Jesus was totally focused on the new plan and doing what God wanted all the time. Nothing we are going through …
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …
God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Because of Jesus, I …
I must put Jesus first. Jesus is the main thing about the main thing. His rank in God’s country is …
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
We start with justice. God has chosen His Son Jesus to deliver justice to us all. This will not be …
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
I want grace in my life. I imagine you do as well. Peter gives us the key. The road to …
God demonstrates his goodness in His love for me. God loves me so much, He gave His only Son to …
I am to show respect to everyone. It starts with the fear of God. It continues with love of my …
God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees what no one else …
Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by him after Peter abandoned …
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Jesus was totally focused on the new plan and doing what God wanted all the time. Nothing we are going …
My job is to be sympathetic. No doubt about it. That leads to me being a blessing. It is way …
Being a religious teacher doesn’t mean you are telling the truth about Jesus. This stuns me but I must learn …
There is something in my nature about wanting to get even. That is a part of our culture. We see it …
The culture of this world is full of malice, pretense, envy and hurting others. It can fill my life with …
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
God has given me an assignment. Jesus personally has a mission for me. I must focus on knowing what it is …
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …
They must have talked about it their whole lives long. Surely, they did. How could they not? It started out …
I need to keep a cool head. I should always be on the alert. I must keep my guard up. …
I am extremely fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame …
What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
Well, this is a pretty simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When …
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
I must embrace life. I want to see my days fill up with good stuff. God’s goal for me is …
God is speaking. He is moving. Will I keep quiet about what I have seen and heard? God had used …
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. This good word sets a wonderful standard …
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …