Paul, in year 62, already saw the Gospel as a worldwide phenomenon… Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the...

I have been playing around with verses one and two of Colossians, chapter one. Let’s finish the sentence (Col 1.1-3a) today. We always...

Paul is not only thanking God for these people he has never met, he is praying for them (Col 1.3). We always thank God, the Father of...

Paul had never been to Colossae, but he had seen the church’s website, and was excited about the believers there. In bits and pieces...

Last week, we read that Peter, in his closing, encouraged us to be firm in the trusty combo of faith and grace [1 Peter 5.9, 12]. Today,...

Paul is writing to a church in Turkey, so I thought this would be a good letter to muse as we approach Thanksgiving.   Timothy is Paul’s...

Yesterday was a forlorn day, at least for me, because we closed out 1 Peter. It has been a  sterling journey, I have heard from God, and...

As an ex-hippie (sometimes I suspect I’m not so “ex”) , I pay a lot of attention to the peace and love verses. Case in point, I am...

I would like to hear more about the lady in 1 Peter 5.13. She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings. She lives...

Greet one another with the kiss of love. 1 Peter 5:14a    Truth be told, I’m more of a hugger than a kisser. And enough people are...

The recipients of Peter’s letter were persecuted followers of Jesus. 1 Peter 5.12 sums up his “brief letter” reminding us that this is...

An interesting little love triangle as we approach the end of Peter’s letter in 1 Peter 5.12a. By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I...

Same subject, different letter. Paul, this time to the church at Colosse (Colossians 1.24): Now I rejoice in my sufferings... But this...

And after you have suffered a little while. 1 Peter 5.10a “A little while?” You can’t fool me! That’s the ESV, which is what I usually...

In my mind, a fine line is being crossed as Peter writes about resisting our adversary.   Usually, we read of Satan in conjunction with...

Diverting to the Psalms this morning... O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds.  So even to...

Peter has a good suggestion in 1 Peter 5.7: Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. I have tried it once or twice or...

Just as I was not ecstatic about getting a crown, neither am I thrilled with 1 Peter 5.6: Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty...

God makes a fashion statement 1 Peter 5.5. What’s in style this season, in the Kingdom of God? Clothe yourselves… with humility. “Hey,...

I am a a fan of simple definitions. But, perhaps I may have to rethink my definition of grace. I have always taught that grace is “un...