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

Good Morning “Resisters of the Devil.”  Today we are in James 4.What is all the fighting about?  Do you ever wonder?  Why can’t we all just get along? Check out what James says:“What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not...  Read More

Good Morning “Wise Tongue Tamers.”  Today we are in James 3.  I once knew a man who was a master with foul language, expletives - you know, cuss words. He could use certain 4 letter words as a nouns, verbs, pronouns, adverbs and adjectives.  They were blurted out in moments of frustration, anger or exclamation.  The occasion didn’t seem to much matter.  What a thing to be remembered by…  I’ve also...  Read More

Good Morning “Obedient Livers of Your Faith.”  Today we are in James 2.Have you ever wondered why movie stars, pro athletes or the extremely wealthy somehow seem to get a political, even a humanitarian voice in our country?  Why does their opinion matter to us?  Or does it?Who in our society, typically gets our automatic respect and honor, and who gets shunned?  What about at your job or school?  ...  Read More

Good Morning “Joyful Sufferers.”  Today we start the book of James - chapter 1.One of Jesus’ half brothers was named James.  After Jesus death, burial and resurrection he became a very respected teacher in Jerusalem.  It’s widely accepted that he was the “James” who authored this book - full of wise teaching.  Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble.”  It’s a fact.  From the time sin ente...  Read More

Good Morning “Entertainers of Angels.”  What?  You’ll have to dig into Hebrews 13 to see what that means.  As the writer of Hebrews wraps up, he offers a summary of all that he’s written.  I could highlight and expound upon every line but I’d be here all day.  Instead I encourage you to dig in.  Hebrews 13 reads like an outline for living Biblically in our crazy world!  As we look around it’s easy...  Read More