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Sharing in the Joy of Others - I Peter 3:8 – 3:12 (commentary)

Many of life’s problems are caused by wrong words spoken in the wrong spirit. Peter exhorts us to: (1) Have unity of mind. Unity is not uniformity. Unity is cooperation despite diversity. (2) Have compassion. Compassion or sympathy means to have a sincere feeling for and with the needs ...

How to Have a Really Good Day - I Peter 3:10 – 3:12 (commentary)

Although the arrangement of the text does not show it, verses 10- 12 are a poem quoted from Psalm 34:13-17. This poem sums up the implications of humility for all aspects of life in general. The person who wants a truly happy life, enjoying all God’s blessings, must turn away from …

Goliath Challenges The Israelites - I Samuel 17:1 – 17:11 (commentary)

Chapter 17 of this book is one of the most familiar in the Bible. This wonderful review of history concerning David and Goliath reveals more than human bravery. It reveals that even as a boy David had a heart for God. Sometime after David had commenced his role as Saul’s musician …