1 Peter

What a privilege we have to worship God freely, to gather in his name, to study Scripture together, and to order our lives in obedience to his commands! The freedom we have is truly a rarity as one looks back through human history. May the Lord help us never to take it for granted! Many […]

Just as Moses and Israel could not go it alone facing the forces of Amalek in the wilderness, so too we cannot and need not face the challenges of this life alone. Thankfully, Christ has sent us his Holy Spirit, the Helper! He is our support in the face of trials and sufferings! And not

1 Peter 5:10 gives us three perspectives that can help us endure while we suffer for doing good. First, we must remember that in the greater context, the suffering lasts for a short time compared to the glory to come; second, we must trust that God intends joy for us – because he does; and

Have you ever wished you had a system of measurement that you could hold up to your life and use to evaluate your progress and growth as a disciple of Christ? Throughout his first New Testament letter, Peter has been focused on the disciple-making task, and while he’s not given us a clear cut tape

God has designed the church to function in such a way that those who lead do so by example and with great concern first for the will of the Chief Shepherd, and then for the good of the people in their charge. Those who are to follow, young men especially, are to do so in

As Peter comes alongside the elders of the church, he says, “Based on the fact that you are entrusting your soul to the Creator who is faithful to you as you do what is right – on that basis, voluntarily, willingly, gladly, eagerly shepherd the flock of God among you.” The calling of an elder

In a fallen world, it should not be thought unusual that we would be targeted and persecuted for standing for Christ. This is to be expected. When it happens, we are not guaranteed a positive outcome. In God’s perspective, this is his test by which he proves out the genuineness and quality of our faith.

Be selfish. This is the world’s answer – the flesh’s answer, even – to how you can find personal happiness. Look out for your own needs and interests, because if you don’t, no one else will. Pursue what you want in life, provide for your own satisfaction. Do what you want to do. Then you’ll

A preacher is visiting your church. Plans have been made for him to stay at your home and share Sunday meals with you. But he preaches that morning that because God is love, God accepts the worship of all men equally, no matter their religion. What do you do? Do you still take him to

Imagine you have had a falling out with your Christian brother or sister, and your pastor comes to you, encouraging you to overlook the wrong, to forgive and reconcile. You listen patiently to him then respond, “Okay, I’ll pray about it.” Immediately alarm bells should be going off in your head! You have just stepped