You are a Living Stone


Advent Series #19 1Peter 1& 2  “Living Stones.” Do you live in a place where you and your faith are secure? Since most do not, James and Peter address the pilgrims who have left Jerusalem and need reassurance. Both authors remind the believers that they are chosen, elect, and set apart by the Holy Spirit.  […]

Earthly Stones vs Living Stones


1Kings 5  David had laid the foundation of friendship with Hiram of Tyre and Solomon reaped the reward. Eccl 4:9 “Two people are better than one because they can reap more benefit from their labor” In Exodus, we saw how the people gave willingly to build the Tabernacle. David willingly had accumulated wealth but it […]

Me, Insomnia and God


Psalm 17 and 1Peter 2: Peter said we are “living stones.” Even “living stones” experience insomnia; such as when the roar of the heavens and flashes of lightning blow across the landscape. What do you do in those hours as you wonder what the new morning will provide? Although the psalmist most likely was not […]