Comfort and Courage in a Worrisome World 1 Peter 4:1-21 Chapter 4 of First Peter makes a stark contrast between the world and the Christian community. In making this contrast,…
He Descended into Hell 1 Peter 3:18-22 Have you ever attended a church that did not descend to hell? I do not mean a church devoid of conflict or strife,…
The Living Stone 1 Peter 2:4-10 One thing I noticed about Israel in my recent visit is that nothing is built of wood. There are some trees, but most of…
How Can I be Sure? John 20:19-31 Do you remember the 1960s rock band The Young Rascals? Some of their hit songs were “It’s a Beautiful Morning,” “Groovin’,” “People Got…
Jesus is Calling Your Name We like to be greeted by name. Being addressed by name shows that the person talking to us knows, at least in part, the story…