David Soper on August 20th, 2008

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 3:1-7
Christian women are looking and longing for husbands that are spiritual leaders. Authentic, godly men, submitted to the authority of Christ who know how to gently lead and inspire. Men that will take responsibility to lead, provide for, and protect her in appropriate ways. Not men who demand [...]

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David Soper on August 14th, 2008

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:18-25
Young or old, we all expect to be treated fairly, and when we’re not, we’re not very happy. It seems to be part of our DNA. The fact that we are wired this way is not surprising. Fairness is a biblical principle and an attribute of God (Deut. 32:4). God rules [...]

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David Soper on August 14th, 2008

Scripture Reading and Reflection: 1 Peter 2:11-17
One of the most difficult challenges for Christians in the modern era is the politicizing of biblical topics related to morality. This is especially true of volatile social issues such as abortion and homosexuality, which stir deep emotions in many people, and have become the front lines of a [...]

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David Soper on August 14th, 2008

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 2:1-10
First thing every morning I drink a small glass of milk for a protein shot to the brain. I crave this little boost, because it improves my morning productivity. The pure spiritual milk in 1 Peter 2:2 is the word of God and is the key to our spiritual productivity and [...]

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David Soper on August 14th, 2008

Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1:13-25
When we are born again, we are called to a new life (v23), a life characterized by personal holiness, reverence for God, and love for each other. God has redeemed us with the precious lifeblood of Jesus Christ, the sinless, spotless, Lamb of God. We now belong to him and we [...]

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David Soper on August 14th, 2008

Scripture Reading and Reflection: 1 Peter 1:1-12
God has given us the privilege of being born again. This is something I needed to be reminded of. Those of us who have been Christians for a long time may not often think about the amazing privilege we have to be followers of Christ. The longer we [...]

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