Good Morning “Children of God.”  Today 1 John 3.  We are all someone’s child.  We never cease being their child even if there’s trouble in the relationship.   Here John continues with his reminders that we are children of God.“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!…”‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV‬‬Nothing in all of creation can...  Read More

Good Morning “Word Obeyers.”Today we are in 1 John 2.John gets serious fast with this group of believers that were denying Jesus and claiming to be Gods people.  The two don’t mesh… it doesn’t work like that and John makes it very clear.  He also hits hard with the reality that if we TRULY believe there should be action that shows that.   I don’t care what it is you believe in, if you TRULY believ...  Read More

Good Morning “Light Walkers”.  Today we start 1 John 1.  This letter, commonly attributed to the Apostle John, was written to a group of believers - some who had abandoned their faith as it was originally taught to them.  Greeks first believed that the flesh was evil and only the Spirit was good.  They couldn’t reconcile the fact that Jesus came in the flesh.  As a result their lives turned immora...  Read More

Good Morning “Ready and Waiting.” Today we wrap up Peters second letter with 2 Peter 3.As we’ve already talked about, there were false teachers and prophets within the church’s Peter was writing to.  They were teaching that Jesus wasn’t coming after all.“Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is ...  Read More

Good Morning”Recognizers of False Teachers.”  Today 2 Peter 2One of the reasons for Peters writing this letter to the church’s, was to address the false teaching that Jesus was not coming back.  This teaching spurred immorality, for if Jesus is not coming back why worry about righteous living.  Remember there is nothing new under the sun.  History repeats its self.  Therefore there is great applic...  Read More

Good Morning “Prophecy Watchers.”  Today we dig into 2 Peter 1.Peter is in Prison in Rome.  In anticipation of his execution, he decides to write a 2nd letter to the churches he had written to before.  You see he heard they were twisting off.  Jesus had not returned yet, so false teachers began teaching he wasn’t coming back.  With no impending judgement they were living immoral lives.  Have you s...  Read More

Good Morning “Clothed in Humility.”  Today we wrap up 1 Peter with chapter 5As Peter wraps up he reminds the Elders of the church to Shepard the people well.  Lead by example!  Love with a tender heart!  Correct with gentleness.He also reminds the younger submit to the Elders.  God put each of us right where we are at.  In our little worlds He has surrounded us with wisdom… if we are paying attent...  Read More

Good Morning “Faithful Stewards of Gods Grace.”  Today we are in 1 Peter 4.If you are like me, you have at times wondered what you were “here” for.  Why did God make me?  What is His purpose for my life?  What am I missing?  Peter continues to talk about suffering and our attitudes in the midst of it.  Right smack in the middle he reminds them / us to care for one another well, to use the gifts Go...  Read More

Good Morning “Do-Gooders”. Today we are in 1 Peter 3.In John 16:33 Jesus told the Disciples, “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”James told us “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,” James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬  He further reminded us that trials were a tool to help us growing up.The Bible actually talks a lot about s...  Read More

Good Morning “Pure Spiritual Milk Drinkers.”  Today - 1 Peter 2.Once again we are encouraged to put sin behind us and grow up with the Word of God.  Check it out…“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord i...  Read More

Good Morning “Born Again.”  Today we start 1 Peter with Chapter 1.Peter spent the final years of his life ministering in Rome.  When he learned of the suffering of Christians in other provinces of Rome he wrote to encourage them to be faithful.  Today we know this letter as 1 Peter.  Although we personally are not facing the kind of persecution they were, we struggle at times to stay on track in a...  Read More

Good Morning “Firm Standers”.  Today we wrap up James with Chapter 5.Waking the walk can be a challenge.  The battle is real, and Satan never lets up.  James sums up by reminding us to remain strong, soon our battle will be over.“You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near.” James‬ ‭5‬:‭8‬ ‭In the meantime - He’s got all we need!  “Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them...  Read More