ISSL Reflections March 17 2024 1 Peter 3:8–17 Post 3

VII.Do you think I ended the last post with a fair question? “Where do we stand? Is our focus drawn to the outward or the inward?“ As you spend time with this Scripture passage today, notice how it speaks of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 17 2024 1 Peter 3:8–17 Post 2

IV.Today let’s focus on two things in this passage. First, it is written to “Those who love life and to see good days…” I wonder how many self-help books and seminars have promised to help folk get on top of … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections March 17 2024 1 Peter 3:8–17 Post 1

I.As we begin our reading and meditating with this Scripture, take time to read it slowly taking in the description of the “the good life.” Might we call it the lifestyle of a disciple of Jesus? II.1 Peter 3:8-17 (NRSVue) … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections February 26 2023 1 Peter 2:1–10 Post 2

IV.Did you notice we are told to “Rid ourselves … of … so that you may grow into salvation …” As you spend time with this passage again, notice what we should “rid ourselves of …” What clues does this … Continue reading

ISSL Reflections December 26 2021 Nahum 1:1–3, 6–8, 12–13, 15 Post 2

IV.We’ve read this passage several times and return to it today to read again paying attention to what it says about God. V.Nahum 1:1-3, 6-8, 12-13, 15 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh.A … Continue reading

November 24, 2019, 2 Peter 1:1-15 – Post 3 – ISSL Reflection

VIII. I wonder if we hear Peter’s words to us as encouragement or scolding? It could be when we read, “… make every effort to support your faith with …” we could hear him speaking from disappointment and scolding us … Continue reading