God loves to find His children yearning after Him and seeking His presence. Please find encouragement here to embrace that quest.
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 →
Sometimes it may feel like our way is blocked and we cannot proceed. But if we make Jesus Christ our Way, our Truth, and our Light, then nothing here on earth need ever stand between us and Him. He will make our path straight and our hand will be in the best hands there is........ Continue Reading →
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 →
and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for. 1st Peter 2:8 NIV They went caving in the hills behind the house one night. It was exciting but the trip back to the house... Continue Reading →
you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 1st Peter 2:5 NIV Separated by miles and even seas, they watched the house take shape. They had all built houses before but this time it was not... Continue Reading →
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, 1st Peter 2:2 NIV Way back in the days before seat belts, the children had to ride in the back of the pickup. There was not enough room, so only the adults sat in the small... Continue Reading →
Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 1st Peter 1:17 NIV They were from a different country. They spoke differently and with a strong accent. They dressed differently. They stood out in a crowd. All you had to do was... Continue Reading →
Searching For Christ 