Category Archives: 1 Peter

Relationship Building

Posted on November 19, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Now the sons of Eli were scoundrels who had no respect for the Lord… So the sin of these young men was very serious in the Lord’s sight, for they treated the Lord’s offerings with contempt.      1 Samuel 2:12, … Continue reading →

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Life Abundantly

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but one who keeps the law is blessed.      Proverbs 29:18 (WEB) [Jesus said,] “Don’t think that I came to destroy the law or the prophets. I didn’t come to destroy, … Continue reading →

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Peace and Unity

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.  Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear.  This way you will … Continue reading →

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Joy Walk

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

Wherein you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been put to grief in various trials, that the proof of your faith, which is more precious than gold that perishes even though it is … Continue reading →

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Chosen

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

9But you are a chosen race, and kingdom of priests, a holy nation, God’s possession, so that you may proclaim the redemptive deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.      1 Peter … Continue reading →

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Today’s Opposition

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Jody Neufeld

20What honor is there in it if you are treated badly for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you endure suffering when doing good, God graciously blesses you.           1 Peter 2:20 (HN) – Henry Neufeld When Peter penned … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Coming: Ready???

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Therefore prepare your minds for action; be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ— as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts … Continue reading →

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To Be Holy

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

Therefore, prepare your minds for action, be sober and set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ— as children of obedience, not conforming yourselves according to your former lusts … Continue reading →

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Disciples are not “Lone Rangers”

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

“You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.”   … Continue reading →

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God’s Love – Stand in it!

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Jody Neufeld

With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.       1 Peter 5:12 (NIV) In my … Continue reading →

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