Pleasing God, Making Disciples of Jesus Christ

1 Peter

Spiritual Growth Begins with Spiritual Desire

1 PETER 2:1-3 – So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.”   THEME OF THE DAY.  SPIRITUAL GROWTH BEGINS WITH SPIRITUAL DESIRE.  A hungry infant provides a…

How Would We Know?

1 Peter 1:8–9 – Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”   THEME OF THE DAY. HOW WOULD WE KNOW?   The words in today’s scripture come from…

Lessons From Some Deer

1 Peter 5:8 – Be sober-minded; be watchful.  Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”   THEME OF THE DAY: LESSONS FROM SOME DEER.  No noise broke the early morning silence as I left my vehicle and entered the building. It was quiet as was my office. I had to check on them.  Gazing outside…

Only For A Short Season

1 PETER 5:10-11 – And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.”   THEME OF THE DAY. ONLY FOR A SHORT SEASON.  Today’s scripture is the Christian life. And it…