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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Passage - not repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, but, on the contrary, with blessing. For it is to this that you have been called, so that you may receive a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 Restated in my own words - Christians are not to return evil done to them or insult those... Continue Reading →
Passage - Finally, all of you, be one in mind and feeling; love as brothers; and be compassionate and humble-minded, 1 Peter 3:8 Restated in my own words - Christian men and women need to be in unity, love each other, be compassionate and not think highly of themselves. Application to my own life -... Continue Reading →
Passage - This is how the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves and submit to their husbands, the way Sarah obeyed Avraham, honoring him as her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not succumb to fear. 1 Peter 3:5-6 Restated... Continue Reading →
Passage - Your beauty should not consist in externals such as fancy hairstyles, gold jewelry or what you wear; rather, let it be the inner character of your heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit. In God’s sight this is of great value. 1 Peter 3:3-4 Restated in my own words -... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 