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The Heavenly Dove’s Eagle’s Wings

We’ve barely begun to explore the exquisite excellencies of the gift of the Holy Spirit to us! It will take eternity to plumb the depths of this vast cosmos of the Spirit, “who knows the deep things of God.” While our journey in 1 Peter is delayed by needful construction, I’m delighted to return toContinue reading “The Heavenly Dove’s Eagle’s Wings”

Peter and the Prophets Pt. 1: We’re Good Forgetters

Early in my marriage I was feeling a lump in the center of my rib cage, slightly below the sternum, accompanied by acute pains. For weeks my prayers for healing were mingled with angst as to what it might be—hoping that it might not be dreaded cancer or a heart problem. After finally consulting withContinue reading “Peter and the Prophets Pt. 1: We’re Good Forgetters”

Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 3 – Hindrances to Passionate Love, Faith, and Joy for Jesus

The churches in Peter’s day were onto something compellingly beautiful in their relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Their wholehearted devotion to loving Jesus, believing in Jesus, and rejoicing in Jesus stands as an inspiring testimony for us today. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him,Continue reading “Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 3 – Hindrances to Passionate Love, Faith, and Joy for Jesus”

Jesus’ Presence to the Heart that Treasures God’s Word

Protestants can be reticent about giving Mary too much praise as a reaction against Roman Catholics who go to excess, attributing sinlessness, prayers, and divinity to her, among numerous other assertions not found in Scripture. So although Mary’s role in redemption as mother of the Messiah is a unique and never to be repeated event,Continue reading “Jesus’ Presence to the Heart that Treasures God’s Word”

Awakening the Dawn: Mary & Elizabeth in the Newness of the Spirit

God has so much abundantly more of the Holy Spirit for us to experience as His people than we realize and practice. In general Christians are more comfortable with the Father and Son than the more mysterious and unpredictable Spirit. Some Amazon book titles that betray a general ignorance and estrangement from the Holy SpiritContinue reading “Awakening the Dawn: Mary & Elizabeth in the Newness of the Spirit”

Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 2 – The Man Behind the Message

Zinnias are one of my favorite garden flowers. Like last year, I planted a dozen or so zinnias from seeds, delighting to watch them grow into their leafy towers adorned with colorful fist-sized blossoms along the front and side of my home. Living things grow. It’s so beautiful! Now, however, fall’s chilling frost has doneContinue reading “Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 2 – The Man Behind the Message”

Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 1 – Our Inheritance of Radical Joy in Jesus

I’d like you to pause a moment to contemplate a snapshot of vibrant life in the early church. Far more excellent than a picture frozen in time, it is alive, moving, radiating with the uppermost pleasures of life above the sun. It’s the red carpet rolled out to us inviting us to euphoric joy foundContinue reading “Peter’s Lost Legacy Pt. 1 – Our Inheritance of Radical Joy in Jesus”

A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 4: Sarah’s Submission

In his spiritual maturity the apostle Peter lights the way for Jesus followers living in perilous times. As the light of the world we’re going to experience suffering as our lives collide with the darkness. Words and even wounds are the pains along our pathway. In the days of his ignorance Peter thought of fieryContinue reading “A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 4: Sarah’s Submission”

A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 3: The Centurion at the Cross

We are strangers passing through this world. We have a different mindset than the world. It’s a pilgrim mindset with its destination being the city whose builder and maker is God. We have different goals. We have different passions. Everything is different because we’re following a different Leader. So we’re going to come into conflictContinue reading “A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 3: The Centurion at the Cross”

A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 2: The Thief on the Cross

Our submission to God in our fiery trials opens up a day of God’s visitation to the difficult people who instigate our trying circumstances. Peter, no stranger to suffering himself, assures us that our sufferings and afflictions as Christians will result in a revealing of the Lord Jesus to others. Peter takes us into theContinue reading “A Day of Visitation in Fiery Trials Pt. 2: The Thief on the Cross”