God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. 1st Peter 4:1 NIV The fall left the man with nearly complete loss of sight in one eye. It also cracked his kneecap in two. Recovery was painful... Continue Reading →
and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also--not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ, 1st Peter 3:21 NIV They had not seen a port in days. The open ocean stretched as far as... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of people who would like to enter life eternal. Could we be among them? If we are, what are we doing to assure ourselves of the right of passage? Will we also be among those who care enough about the Lord and His wishes, to follow through and find out what... Continue Reading →
But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 1st Peter 3:15 NIV There was once a man who believed in Christ. He was the... Continue Reading →
Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble. 1st Peter 3:8 NIV Their mother was doing the best she could as a single mom. She had to work a lot and it was difficult to keep two boys occupied with their time. When... Continue Reading →
Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 1st Peter 3:4 NIV A farmer long ago once had a sizable estate. On his property, there were plenty of jobs to do so when his kids got... Continue Reading →
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 1st Peter 2:19 The children were in trouble. Their mother made them wait until dad came home to receive their punishment. It made the punishment worse. Dad was grieved that he had to... Continue Reading →
Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 1st Peter 2:13 NIV They were not used to the bustle and traffic of the big city. They had driven up to the capital to visit some friends. So, they were trying hard to... Continue Reading →
Everyone loves good things. But do we know how good it can be to know the only One who is truly Good? What about drawing near to Christ our Savior now? It would be the best thing that could ever happen to us by far!
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1st Peter 2:9 NIV They looked strange and out of place. You could tell in an instant that they... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 