“Greet one another with a holy kiss (kiss of love).” (1 Peter 5:14) Love and Lordship in Focus...What does it mean to “greet one another” and do it with a kiss of love (in other texts it’s referred to as a "holy kiss”)? Why does this command seem to be totally awkward and yet it’s given to us as Christians in order to show our love to one another? What does it mean to greet fellow believers with a kiss and why is it important... Read More
October 30, 2025
Live in Humility Toward One Another
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“You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God is opposed to the proud, but He gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) Love and Lordship in Focus...What do you think of when you think of humility? Maybe humiliation? I don’t know about you but that’s not something that I’m especially fond of. And yet, we’re called to put on, wear or clothe ourselves with humility? While we can certainly learn... Read More
October 23, 2025
Gifted to Serve One Another
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“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.” (1 Peter 4:10) Love and Lordship in Focus...Every single one of us has been given a gift…a special gift from God…and He intends for us to use it in service to Him and as a faithful entrusted steward or manager in how we use our gift(s) in service to others. This is a huge part of how we are to love one... Read More
October 16, 2025
Halloween – Holiday or Day or Horror?
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There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:1It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Galatians 5:1 Love and Lordship in Focus...So often today we struggle with where to draw the lines, how to live out our faith in a culture that promotes so much that is not in line with God’s Word. However, His Word is clear on many of the issues and where it is we must stand firm. Where it is not clear we... Read More
October 10, 2025
Be Hospitable to One Another
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“Be hospitable to one another without complaint.” (1 Peter 4:9) Love and Lordship in Focus...Evidently being truly loving, hospitable and caring for one another can be burdensome. Of course it can because we still must abide in our fleshly bodies and therefore any act of sacrificial love, showing the Love of God in and through us, will come up against what my (our) selfish flesh would rather do for me (us). Peter continues with a very interesting "one another" in 1 Peter 4:9 after telling... Read More