In the book Insanity of God by Nik Ripken (one I highly recommend), in his grief from all the...
Deeply, from the Heart–1 Pet 1:22-2:3
This morning I read through part of 1 Peter again, and I realized a connection I had missed...
One who Understands–1 Peter 5:1-4
I used to think the main theme of James was "a faith that works is a working faith." And while...
Each One… 1 Peter 4:10-11
"Each one should use whatever gifts he has received to serve others, faithfully administering...
The Four Scary Words–1 Peter 3:1
If the words "be submissive" weren't challenging enough, one only needs to read the previous four...
Strangers in the World – 1 Pet 1:1
Almost every country has a slang word for a foreigner. In Thailand it is "farong," in Brazil it...
1 Peter 2:1-3: Taste and See
"Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every...
1 Peter 1:13-25: Obeying the Truth
"Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth..." (v. 22 I just finished reading...
1 Peter 1:1-12: Shielded
Perhaps this is one of those things I keep needing to hear, but it's such a good word to know that...
1 Peter 1:1-2: Foundations of Suffering
Peter knows who he is and whose he has become. He is an apostle. No longer a fisherman, though...