This final section of Peter’s second chapter is a great summary of the message of the Gospel. Christ suffered on our behalf, so that we could enjoy eternity with God. That suffering was intense, and yet he bore it without complaint. That is the message of Easter! You can see this week’s passage in 1…
Book Review – The Watchers In Jewish And Christian Traditions
Over the past couple of years, I have developed a deeper interest in early Christian history, and even more, pre-Christian history. I have enjoyed digging into the beliefs and events surrounding the communities at Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered, and other events and occurrences during the late second temple period of Jewish…
Coffee Break – 01.09.2017
On this day in history: In 1493, Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, mistakes manatees for mermaids. In 1793, Jean-Pierre Blanchard made the first successful balloon flight in the U.S. And in 1902, New York State introduced a bill to outlaw flirting in public. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Aeropress Traveling – I love my…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-22
As 2017 begins, we couldn’t be in a better spot in 1 Peter than this passage. What better way to begin the New Year than with a reminder of what Christ sacrificed on my behalf? You can see this reminder for yourself in 1 Peter 2:21-22. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 2:21-22″] Peter makes a very…
One Word 365 – 2017 Edition
For the past six years, I have selected one single word to focus my life on for the duration of the coming twelve months, instead of making a bunch of New Year’s resolutions that I probably won’t keep. This one word is the word I will strive to live by for the coming year. Identifying…
2017 Bible Reading Plans
I believe that spending time in God’s Word is one of the most important pieces of our daily spiritual growth. God’s Word really has no way to impact our lives unless we are exposing ourselves to it consistently. Bible reading is perhaps the most critical of the spiritual disciplines. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”2017 Bible Reading Plans”]…