Daily Inspiration and Strength From the Bible
Read 1 Peter 2:1-12
“Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us” (1 Peter 2:12).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
You’ve probably heard and used the expression yourself — “Practice what you preach.”
The essence [...]
Posted on May 27th, 2008 by Gary
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Read 1 Peter 1:13-25
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to
be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed” (1 Peter 1:13).”
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Preachers — even us burned out old ex-preachers! — love 3-point sermon outlines. I don’t know why,
exactly, but think about it: [...]
Posted on May 20th, 2008 by Gary
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Read 1 Peter 1:1-12
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you
believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal
of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8,9).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
So [...]
Posted on May 17th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 5:7-20
“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming” (James 5:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
You may have heard a few years ago about the burial box archaeologists found in or near Jerusalem inscribed with lettering that made researchers think it may have been made for James, the brother of Jesus of Nazareth?
It [...]
Posted on May 14th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 5:1-6
“The wages you failed to pay the workmen who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty” (James 5:4).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
Is it WRONG or sinful to be rich?
Funny how almost all of us feel about wealth [...]
Posted on May 12th, 2008 by Gary
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Read James 4:1-12
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
What happens in your mind if I say to you, “Don’t think about a white elephant”? You immediately picture a white elephant, don’t you? You can’t help it.
Now what if I say [...]
Posted on May 10th, 2008 by Gary
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