Passage - He has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities and powers subject to him. 1 Peter 3:22 Restated in my own words - Jesus went to heaven and is seated on the right side of God all authority belongs to Him. Application to my own life - I'm... Continue Reading →
Baptism
Passage - This also prefigures what delivers us now, the water of immersion, which is not the removal of dirt from the body, but one’s pledge to keep a good conscience toward God, through the resurrection of Yeshua the Messiah. 1 Peter 3:21 Restated in my own words - Baptism is not for the removal... Continue Reading →
One Time
Passage - For the Messiah himself died for sins, once and for all, a righteous person on behalf of unrighteous people, so that he might bring you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but brought to life by the Spirit; I Peter 3:18 Restated in my own words - Jesus died... Continue Reading →
I am
I am a native of my community. I was born and raised in the same local place. Then so moved away and spent a little more than a decade out of state before finding my way back home. That also describes my relationship with God and church. I grew up in church, from the time... Continue Reading →
Time to…
The hills of Santa Maria are teaming with rolling acres of farmland. Even in June, there were fields in different stages of harvest. It was far from what I expected, but as I listened to the stories from my aunt about the work that her family of origin did in the fields, it took on... Continue Reading →
Speaking against instead of changing
Passage - keeping your conscience clear, so that when you are spoken against, those who abuse the good behavior flowing from your union with the Messiah may be put to shame. 1 Peter 3:16 Rested in my own words - You will be spoken against, abuse for your good behavior that flows from your relationship... Continue Reading →
Helping despite the hurt
Passage - For who will hurt you if you become zealots for what is good? 1 Peter 3:13 Restated in my own words - Who is going to want to hurt someone doing good? Application to my life - I don't think much about people trying to harm me. I guess in part because I'm... Continue Reading →
Watching and Listening
Passage - For Adonai keeps his eyes on the righteous,and his ears are open to their prayers;but the face of Adonai is againstthose who do evil things. 1 Peter 3:12 Restated in my own words - The Lord watches those who are right with Him. He listens to their prayers in anticipation of responding. But He is against those... Continue Reading →
Run After Peace
Passage - turn from evil and do good, seek peace and chase after it. 1 Peter 3:11 Restated in my own words - Stop doing evil; do good instead. Seek peace; run after it. Application to my own life - I woke up, a term I use loosely as sleep was scarce last night. I... Continue Reading →
Don’t Speak Evil or Deceit
Passage - For “Whoever wants to love life and see good daysmust keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit, 1 Peter 3:10 Restated in my own words - If you want to love life and have good days don't speak evil or deceit. Application to my own life - It's a... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 