What Troubles Us Having reflected on the story of Tamar in part one, there are things we find unsettled us. In part two, we turn our attention to what troubles …

Tamar’s story lies in Genesis 38. It’s value rests in its connection to Judah the fourth of Jacob’s sons and in Matthew 1:3, a genealogy of Jesus. In Genesis 49:10, …

As a Canadian living in the United States, we celebrate Thanksgiving for two months! After Thanksgiving, we transition to Christmas. Today I wish to express my thanks, speak to transition, …

Peter has written his letter by a man named Silvanus. He identified him as a faithful brother and identifies the writing as a brief exhortation. It is also a testimony …

People suffer. Christians suffer. Christ suffered for us in His body. Because He did, those who follow, walk in a new life. Peter writes, “arm yourselves with the same mind.” …

The people Peter wrote to, lived in dangerous times. Rather than assuage them, he alluded to their suffering and bolstered them by his words. He wrote about the value of …

After Peter wrote about the believer’s conduct in the community, he addressed following Jesus at home. He knew that the Shepherd of our souls understood the environment necessary for the …

In 1 Peter 2:11-25, he describes the conduct of Christ followers living visible to the world. Their benchmark is Jesus Christ. When an example is needed for how to respond …

Today we reflect on Peter’s address about being God’s special people. As a new creation, born into the family of God, old things have passed away and all things become …

As believers in Jesus our lives are transformed. Begotten into a living hope, with an indestructible inheritance, we rejoice. If necessary to purify our faith there will be trials. All …