reThinking48 – Whatever is Lovely
It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But is beauty only determined by the one observing or is there more to the story? This is…
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reThinking48 – Whatever is Pure
It is sometimes said of folks, especially politicians, that they don’t have a moral compass. Basically meaning that there’s nothing in them that points out the difference between right and…
reThinking48 – Whatever is Right
Welcome to our third attribute listed by Paul in Philippians, whatever is right or just. “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever…
Rethink48 – Whatever is Honorable
Who are your heroes? Who are those folks that you honor because of who they are, what they do or have done? Perhaps it’s the folks that run into danger…
ReThinking48 – Whatever is True
Truth, now there’s a bucket of worms. What is truth? In court, witnesses swear to “tell the truth and nothing but the truth.” But even courts don’t consider all truth,…
reThinking48 – A Beginning
Someone once reported after having cataract surgery that the world was suddenly brighter and more colorful. The dull film that clouded their vision was gone, and they could see the…
Walking Through 1st Peter: Peace to All in Christ
Twenty-four weeks ago we began a journey. We opened Peter’s first letter to the persecuted believers of Asia Minor and chose to walk through it instead of rushing through it.…
Walking Through 1st Peter – Resisting the Lion’s Roar
I don’t know anything about lions. I’ve seen them at the zoo, even heard them roar. But to be honest, I felt pretty safe since there was a fence and…
Walking Through 1st Peter – Are We There Yet?
Are we there yet? How many times have we said or heard that phrase? The cliché occurrence is a child going with their parents to someplace special. But how often…
Walking Through 1st Peter #21, To the Elders
Teens know it’s coming. Those always present last words for their safety as they go out. “Be careful!” “Drive safe!” “Don’t do anything stupid, ok?” Well, maybe it’s not just…
Walking Through 1st Peter #20, Your Kingdom Come
I hope you have your hiking boots on and not some fancy slippers. Our next step in 1st Peter is a difficult one on several levels. It deals with heartache,…
Walking Through 1st Peter – Good Stewards of God’s Grace
One way or another we all care about something or someone. A child cares for their toys. A student stewards their time and focus. A factory worker sees to their…