Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 1st Peter 5:2 NIV The parents of three boys decided to undertake a business venture. The got... Continue Reading →
Suffering
So then, those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good. 1st Peter 4:19 NIV The toddler´s brother made a hobo costume one day. He tied a handkerchief around some clothes and hung it on a stick. He wore an old pair of blue... Continue Reading →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
How often do we give only what we have left over or from our surplus? Shouldn´t we be going a little further in our attempt to ease the suffering of those around us? Shouldn´t we be giving God a little more of our heart, our time, or our attention too? How about if we pray... Continue Reading →
For Others
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1st Peter 4:10 NIV That day, the man rode his ATV into a part of the dunes he did not know well. Tufts of long grass grew in between the hills and valleys making... Continue Reading →
Clear to Pray
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. 1st Peter 4:7 NIV The river was famous for its size and for the whitewater rapids that form where it goes through the gorge. Two old friends and their boys were loaded in the raft. Giant... Continue Reading →
Live For
As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 1st Peter 4:2 NIV The two men had grown up together. Now they were both recently married. They left their wives at home one day and drove down into the... Continue Reading →
Armed for Suffering
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 →
Wash
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 →
The Teacher´s Word for Today
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 →
With Gentleness
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 →
