Walking Through 2nd Peter, #11 – Until Time Ends
Time can be a tricky thing. On the one hand, it seems set, mechanical, and permanent. Each second exactly the same length as the one before it. And yet, in…
Fly Over Country
How often have you gotten to the end of one of Paul’s letters and glossed over the various names he brings up? I know that I have. They’re part of…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – A Triumph of Words
Have you ever heard this? “If you don’t get anything else today get this.” It’s a tool used by a speaker or writer to underline their primary point. It is…
Dale’s Rules for Life 6 – There’s Always More to the Story
We live in what is undoubtedly the most connected time ever. Within minutes we know about earthquakes and other disasters thousands of miles away. We know when a far-off friend…
The Fountain
When the weather is clear and the sun warm, people gather around Andrew’s Fountain. There’s just something about its simple white marble columns and splashing water that attracts a crowd.…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – Like a Spring Without Water
When I outlined our walk through 2nd Peter I knew that four straight articles on false-teachers were going to be a slog. With today’s article, we’ll reach the end of…
You’re Surrounded
It’s a staple of nearly every western and cop show. That moment when the bad guy is confronted and the hero declares something along the lines of “Get your hands…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – Right Words, Wrong Heart
Let’s dive right into our journey in 2nd Peter. As we read through the letter we may wonder why Peter seems so worked up about false-teachers. He’s warned his readers…
Signed and Sealed
I don’t recall ever using a wax seal to secure an envelope. Before envelopes could be sealed with glue or wet-able adhesive the only way to secure its contents was…
Walking Through 2nd Peter – God’s Judgment, Our Preservation
Betty and I enjoy hiking through the woods. We often plan our vacations around those hikes. Since we seek out those trails rated as moderate to rugged it not unusual…
Our Call of Duty
Sometimes I’m surprised by the meaning of words. Even common everyday words can mean something different than our typical usage of them. I’m not talking about slang terms although there’s…
Walk Through 2nd Peter – Warning Signs
Regardless of the country we live in we’ll find warning signs. Consider road signs warning of some danger. Tight curve ahead. Slippery when wet. No passing zone. Road construction ahead.…