Peter had seen Jesus Christ. His readers had not. And although some of them were probably alive during the life of Christ, their location was distant, and they never had a chance to see him for themselves. Peter stresses that fact in this week’s passage. You can see it for yourself in 1 Peter 1:8-9….
Top Posts For May 2016
Summer has hit around the Randleman home. The kids are out of school (for the most part), and almost finished with summer school. The weather has been nice enough to hang the hammock out and enjoy the fresh air. And the grass is growing fast enough to need cut almost twice a week! [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”…
Coffee Break – 05.30.2016
In the United States, today is Memorial Day. Originally observed in 1868, and called Decoration Day, this day was established as a day to decorate the graves of those who were killed in the Civil War. After World War I, the observance was expanded to include those who fell in all American wars. Memorial Day…
Memorize Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7
Verse seven, of Peter’s first chapter, is one of my favorite verses, and is easily one of the most recognizable verses about the endurance of our faith as believers. Take a moment and read it for yourself. You can find it in 1 Peter 1:7. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”1 Peter 1:7″] Peter has just been speaking of…
Summer Of Service
One of my strongest spiritual gifts is in the area of discipleship. And the best way that I can achieve that is found in one of my other strongest gifts, teaching. But is that the only way to disciple? [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Summer Of Service”] Although teaching, in a classroom setting, or a home study, or…
Coffee Break – 05.23.2016
On this day in history: In 1785, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter that he had invented bifocals. In 1876, Boston’s Joe Borden pitched the very first no-hitter in the history of the National League. And in 1934, police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde near Sailes, Louisiana. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee Break”] Ikawa Pro Sample…