Second Peter 3:1-18 teaches that the return of the Lord is certain and that it should change the way we live now.
Is it Right For You to Be Angry
God is gracious and that is a very good thing, and, normally, we consider it a good thing. But what happens when God shows His grace to those who have hurt us or others? All of a sudden we're not so certain anymore. When God gives grace to the undeserving it raises...
Kids Experience – March 28
You can celebrate even when you're waiting.Today is PALM SUNDAY! (See Matthew 21:1-11) The religious leaders had studied and waited their whole lives for a Savior . . . and still, they didn’t recognize Jesus when He came. But the rest of the people DID see how...
The Crowds In Jerusalem
The Crowds in Jerusalem The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out:“Hosanna!‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’The...
Never Out Of Sight
Never Out of Sight Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 have a faint memory of going to the playground with my mother...
The True Word and False Teachers
In 2 Peter 1:16-2:22 Peter explains why the apostles' writing can be trusted over false teachers and also warns of the consequences of false teaching.
God’s Unstoppable Purpose
We tend to get frustrated when things don’t go our way. And if we’re honest, sometimes our frustration is tied to our stubbornness. But what if God uses tough circumstances to get our attention for a reason? What if He wants to give us a second chance to overcome our...
Kids Experience – March 21
If you don’t wait, it could cost you.K-5 friends - Today we will hear about Esau’s Impatience (Genesis 25:24-34). It’s hard to believe that Esau traded away his rights as the oldest son . . . all for a meal that would last him only a few hours! But that’s what can...
We Need Each Other
We Need Each Other For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use...
Love of Christ
God’s Grace for Godliness
A few years later after penning 1 Peter, the apostle Peter writes to the same general audience and sounds many of the same themes.
Salvation Belongs to the Lord
Kids Experience – March 14
We can choose to be patient and remember how good God has been to us.Today our K-5 friends hear about a time when the Israelites were "Sitting, Waiting, Wishing" and just gave up and built a Golden Calf (Exodus 32:1-35). Over and over and over, God had helped His...
A Father’s Resemblance
A Father's Resemblance For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you. John 13:15 ave you seen a movie or read a book where someone later in life finds out their parents are not actually their birth parents? I...
The Power of Pysanka
The Power of Pysanka I f asked to name an Easter tradition that began before Christ was born, could you do it? Here’s a hint: in America, the tradition involves a small colored tablet, a splash of white vinegar, and usually, a very fun mess. If you guessed decorating...
Enjoying Easter From Afar
Change Is Good: Enjoying Easter From Afar O ne of my favorite parts of any holiday is enjoying how those I love are celebrating via their social media. This past year, I’ve seen my share of posts lamenting the difficulty in being separated from extended family and...
New Life, Locally
New Life, Locally W hat do Jesus’ resurrection and addiction recovery have in common? It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, doesn’t it? Thankfully, the answer is nothing to laugh at and everything to be grateful for. New life. 2 Corinthians 5:17 says, “Therefore...
Humble Together
In 1 Peter 5:1-14 Peter focuses on the important relationship between elders and the church and on the essential ingredient of humility in order to pursue all that he has addressed in this letter.
Image of Christ
At first glance, it seems as if Paul is solely focused on imploring the Corinthians to be more orderly in their worship in I Corinthians chapter 14. But upon closer study, we learn that Paul is asking us all to be imitators of Christ, particularly in the way encourage...
Kids Experience March 7
When you have to wait, remember God is with you.This month we are takking about Patience - waiting until later for what you want now. Today we hear about a man who was promised he would see the Messiah and he waited A LONG time for this promise to come true. Simeon...
Running From God
You may not be a prophet like Jonah, but there are times when God wants you to do something you should not ignore. You can respond in obedience. Or you can run. Running from God is never a very good option. You may not get swallowed by a giant fish, but you will be...