Inspired by God, Peter wrote this letter sometime between A.D. 60 and 65. The “Purpose of Writing” per (GotQuestions): 1 Peter is a letter from Peter to the believers who had been dispersed throughout the ancient world and were under intense persecution. If anyone understood persecution, it was Peter. He was beaten, threatened, punished, and … Continue reading Studying 1 Peter 1: “Our Living Hope”
Suffering
Studying the Book of Ruth
Inspired by God, scholars point to the Prophet Samuel as the possible writer. “Penned” between 1011 and 931 B.C., this historical account of Boaz’s and Ruth’s marriage points beautifully to the sovereignty of God and His Redemptive plan (the Gospel). The Old Testament is incredibly important! It’s in these historical pages that God points to … Continue reading Studying the Book of Ruth
Bible Verses about God’s Sovereignty
Dear Sisters, Whether it be our own personal pain and brokenness, observing the suffering of others, and/or the dissension and heartbreaking evil seen around us (at homes, at work, or on the news)... one might ask, “How could anything good come from this?” The historical testimonies of Joseph, Ruth, and Job in the Bible also … Continue reading Bible Verses about God’s Sovereignty
The Gift of Joy
“James the Just” (per Josephus), Jesus’s half-brother, was known for having knees like a camel…calloused and tough. He was a man devoted to prayer, and his knees reflected that fervency! Prior to the Resurrection, James was not a follower of Jesus. But he couldn’t deny the miracle he had witnessed…Jesus had risen from that tomb! … Continue reading The Gift of Joy
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A Collection of Scriptures about God’s Comfort (Quotes by Elisabeth Elliot)
Provided here for you is a collection of Scriptures about God’s comfort sprinkled with meaningful words from Elisabeth Elliot. Who was Elisabeth Elliot? Elisabeth was a Christian author and speaker (1926-2015) who knew what suffering was in a real and intimate way. However, it was in the midst of great hardship that God’s grace sustained … Continue reading A Collection of Scriptures about God’s Comfort (Quotes by Elisabeth Elliot)
A Collection of Scriptures: “Peace”
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Galatians 5:22 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,..." John 16:33 "I have said these things to you, that in Me (Jesus) you may have peace. In … Continue reading A Collection of Scriptures: “Peace”
Miscarriage
Pic taken in southern Indiana... Nahum 1:3 “...the clouds are the dust of His feet.”
Hold Fast 