Peter reminds us that we cannot have true faith without practicing that faith. God’s desire is that we walk before Him in humility, faith, and obedience until the day He returns.
Month: June 2021
Good Eyes and Bad Eyes
According to the Hebrew idiom, a “good” eye washealthy,generous, and focused on both the light of God and thewell-beingof others. The “bad” eye, on the other hand, was selfish,stingy,and turned inward towards the darkness in one’s soul. Do youhave a “good” eye?
Rock Solid: Godly Wisdom from First Peter (4)
The Christian life is a matter of both mind and behavior. We are to have the mind of Christ – to internalize the truth of God. But we are also to live out that truth, so that our behavior is brought into line with God’s will.
Joyful Light
Our God is a God who brings joy to His children! What are the “ABC’s” by which we receive that promise of joy?
Rock Solid: Godly Wisdom from First Peter (3)
The prophets of old longed to see Messiah’s day and the glories that would follow. We are actually living in those times, when the Holy Spirit has been sent from Heaven and salvation through Jesus is preached throughout the world!
Light for the Bruised and Burned
The Bible never says: “God helps those who help themselves.” Instead, the Lord helps the bruised and burned out. His highest joy is to help all of us who can’t help ourselves!
Rock Solid: Godly Wisdom from First Peter (2)
In this world, trials are momentary… grief passes… but the grace and promises of God endure! The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ assure believers of a real, solid hope that lasts forever.
Light for “Unanswered” Prayer
Can we be sure God hears our prayers? Why does He sometimes seem to take so long in answering?