This is a continuation of a bible study on 1 Peter. This is the fifth installment. Here Peter encourages believers in the faith to stand firm and give their worries to God during trails in order to be restored and to find strength. 1 Peter 5:6-8, New International Version (NIV) 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your ... View Post
1 Peter 4: 7-11 Thy Kingdom Come
This is a continuation of study in the book of 1 Peter 4: 7-11. I find that these verses are ripe with teaching. With so much covered in so few words it is easier to unpack the scripture a little at a time. As before, I take the same verses and compare them in three different versions to aide in study. 1 Peter 4:7-11, Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 The time is near when all things will end. So ... View Post
1 Peter 3 Marriage Advice for Women
This is the fourth installment on 1 Peter. Specifically verses: 1 Peter 3:1-4. Here Peter explains the relationship of wives and husbands. With great privilege (beauty that is of great worth to God) comes great responsibility (a willingness to serve and submit to our husbands). These verses are ripe with things a woman can do to cultivate inner beauty, but they can also seem daunting. Do not ... View Post
1 Peter 2
This is the second installment on my study of 1 Peter. Here I will review 1 Peter 2:1-3. I always learn something from the comparison of different translations of the same scripture. You can do this very easily at biblegateway.com 1 Peter 2:1-3 (ERV) So then, stop doing anything to hurt others. Don’t lie anymore, and stop trying to fool people. Don’t be jealous or say bad things ... View Post
1 Peter Study
I’m participating in an in-depth study of 1 Peter. So I will be posting verses as I review them. The idea is to take a crock-pot approach to reading scripture and let the verses simmer in study. The focus will be on: 1 Peter Study June 6-12 1 Peter 1:3-5 June 13-19 1 Peter 2:1-3 June 20-26 1 Peter 2:9-10 June 27-July 3 1 Peter 3:1-4 July ... View Post
Celebrating Marriage
We celebrated our five year anniversary this weekend (PTL!) Hard to believe it's been five years. It seems like yesterday in some ways, and then I look at our little ones and realize it has been a journey. These years are amazing in so many ways and we're so thankful to watch them grow. At the same time we look forward to the time when they can go on trips with us, or backpacking or hiking. ... View Post
