Peter probably wrote this letter as the great persecution under Emperor Nero was beginning. Throughout the Roman Empire, Christians were being tortured and killed for their faith, and the church in Jerusalem was being scattered. Earlier in the letter (3:18), he has reminded his readers that they aren't alone: "Christ also suffered when he died for our sins once for all time." Read more
Prayer for the Week
Lord, help me connect honestly with other men, men who share my desire to take being Your disciple to a new level.
Hope you're looking forward to the coming Independence Day weekend. I know my kids are excited to spend a few days playing with their cousins at my in-law's lake cottage, which means my weekend of relaxation will be obliterated byTHEM. Read more
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FaithInTheWorkplace.com Work with Heart Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men. by Bill Hendricks
Colossians 3:23 was addressed to slaves. Though you may slave at your job, the Colosse workers were actual slavesconquered peoples in service to Roman citizens. They had menial, routine, and dangerous days and little control over their work.
By contrast, we usually have options for the kind of work we do. And a degree of control over how we do it. Ironically, with freedom and control come a great deal of responsibilityand therefore stress! Read More
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