Wednesday's Passage: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Hey guys. So my computer just crashed and I'm posting this on Chase's which I should have done last week, but anyway. Glad you're reading and looking forward to hearing from you. May God speak to you. May you hear his spirit. May you follow Christ.

Friday's Passage: 1 Peter 2:9-12

May God be with you, and may you take time to be with God. Pray, read, think, listen to God, and share. I love you guys.

Wednesday's Passage: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Here's a great passage, but Peter uses a building example here that can be confusing if you don't understand a few ideas.

First, a cornerstone is the first stone laid when building, and every other stone is laid depending on this first stone. The location of the building and the placement of every stone is based on the cornerstone.

Second, if a builder doesn't think a stone is the right size or shape he won't use it as a cornerstone.

Third, ask yourself what the holy building is. (Hints: Christ is the cornerstone and believers are the other stones.)

This is a cool passage so have fun and enjoy what God might say to us.

Tuesday's Passage: 1 Peter 2:1-3

This is a short section, but it says lots. Can't wait to hear your thoughts. Remember pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Peter is teaching, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Monday's Passage: 1 Peter 1:17-25

Hey everybody! So I realize that the last few weeks I've been horribly inconsistent. I hope you'll forgive me and jump in as we read through 1 Peter. Here we go! Pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Peter is teaching, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Tuesday's Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-16

We've got a short passage today, but a great one to spend a little time in. Pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Peter is teaching, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Monday's Passage: 1 Peter 1:8-12

May God be with you, and may you take time to be with God. Pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Peter is teaching, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Wednesday's Passage: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Here we go with a fresh book and a fresh start. We've read from John and Paul's writings, now let's take a look at 1 Peter together. Peter writes from Rome to the believers in Asia Minor sometime around 60 AD(map: http://www.enterthebible.org/Bible.aspx?rid=1111). He begins by teaching on the new life that we find in God through Christ (Chapters 1&2). He shows how to live this new life in a broken world (2:11-4:19).
For more historical background on 1 Peter check out: http://gbcfrederick.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=uLkLj%2FhXWdE%3D&tabid=57&mid=396 or http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes/pdf/1peter.pdf.

Tuesday's Passage: Colossians 4:16-18

Well today we finish Colossians. Hopefully we've heard God's Spirit challenge us through Paul's letter and through each other.

Monday's Passage: Colossians 4:7-15

Sunday's Passage: Colossians 4:2-6

Hope you all are enjoying Colossians. Chapter 4 is a great chapter, and I hope to hear from lots of you. Let's finish Colossians strong!

Saturday's Passage: Colossians 3:18-4:1

Friday's Passage: Colossians 3:12-17

Thursday's Passage: Colossians 3:5-11

Wednesday's Passage: Colossians 2:20-3:4

I hope the end of the semester is going well for everyone. May God be with you, and may you take time to be with God. Pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Paul is saying, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Tuesday's Passage: Colossians 2:11-19

Monday's Passage: Colossians 2:6-10

Saturday's Passage: Colossians 2:1-5

Hey friends. Hope you're enjoying Colossians. I'm going to start posting passages the evening before. This way I'll be sure to have the passage up on time, and you can blog earlier if you're a morning person.

Friday's Passage: Colossians 1:24-29

Thursday's Passage: Colossians 1:15-23

Wednesday's Passage: Colossians 1:9-14

Some really great thoughts yesterday! The Spirit really challenged me with the truths you've been sharing. Thanks and keep it up! Pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what Paul is saying, listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Tuesday's Passage: Colossians 1:1-8

I really enjoyed reading through 1 John with you all. Looking forward to the next few weeks as we read through Colossians. Paul writes to the Church in the city of Colosse. He's never visited them but has heard from Epaphras concerning them. He writes to encourage them. He focuses on the truth of the gospel (1:9-2:7), the false teachings of the time (2:8-23), and the Christian life (3:1-4:6). For more historical background on Colossians check out: http://bible.org/seriespage/background-colossians or http://ibs.beeworld.org/language/en/curriculum/courses/colossians/articles/a_historicalbackground.htm .

Saturday's Passage: 1 John 5:18-21

Way to go everybody! I've enjoyed reading 1 John with you.

Friday's Passage: 1 John 5:13-17

Thursday's Passage: 1 John 5:6-12

Wednesday's Passage: 1 John 5:1-5

Tuesday's Passage: 1 John 4:19-21

Today's passage is a shorty, but a goody! We've finished up four chapters, just one more to go. Thanks to Cory and Olivia for joining up and chiming in. Thanks to all you guys! I'm really enjoying the conversation. Let's pray, read, listen, and share.

Monday's Passage: 1 John 4:13-18

Sunday's Passage: 1 John 4:7-12

Saturday's Passage: 1 John: 4:1-6

Friday's Passage: 1 John 3:21-24

Way to go everybody. Three chapters down, and I've enjoyed the helpful discussion.

Thursday's Passage: 1 John 3:16-20

Sorry about getting behind on yesterday's post. Thanks to all of you who are reading, listening, and sharing with us. Keep it up all your thoughts have been beautiful and helpful.

Wednesday's Passage: 1 John 3:11-15

Enjoy this passage about loving one another. Let's pray, read, listen, and share.

Tuesday's Passage: 1 John 3: 7-10

I realized a few days ago that I'm always trying to figure out scripture. I'm always asking questions about historical context, literary context, what do the words mean and why were they said this way. Too often I leave scripture when I feel like I've fiqured it out, instead of taking what I've figured out and letting God change me. Let the Spirit of God reveal truth to you, and then be sure to let it talk to you about you. Let's share together!

Monday's Passage: 1 John 3:1-6

Sunday's Passage: 1 John 2:24-29

So friends, we're wrapping up the second chapter of 1 John, and I've really enjoyed sharing, hearing, and growing together. Not bad for a week! Well, let's get to it.

Saturday's Passage: 1 John 2:18-23

Hey all. Thanks for reading and posting with us. If you want to comment on the blog you need to create a google account. It's real easy to do just provide a screen name, email, and create a password. Let's pray, read, listen, and share.

Friday's Passage: 1 John 2:12-17

Thursday's Passage: 1 John 2:7-11

God is saying some wonderful stuff to us. Thanks to everybody who's reading and sharing! Remember, pray that God would speak, read the passage, think about what John is saying and listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Wednesday's Passage: 1 John 2:1-6

Hey, hey, thanks for posting! Hope the conversation continues to grow, and we all are encouraged as we share God's truth with one another. Remember, pray that God would speak to you, read the passage, take some time to understand John and listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Tuesday's Passage: 1 John 1:5-10

Sorry to post so late today! I'll start posting them in the morning. Anyways, let's get going. Remember, pray that God would speak to you, read the passage, take some time to understand John and listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

1 John

So today we start reading and thinking and loving together. I've been praying, and I believe God is leading us to start in 1 John, so let's get going! Remember, pray that God would speak to you, read the passage, take some time to understand John and listen to God, and finally share what you're learning.

Monday's Passage: 1 John 1:1-4

This Is Not My Blog!

This is not my blog; it's our blog. I don't want to use this blog to rant about my life, my personal feelings and opinions, or my ideals. I want us to use this blog to become God lovers. Learning about God leads us to learn of God's love. God's love inspires us to love in return. My hope and prayer for this blog is that we would read scripture together, and we would share with each other what God's Spirit shares with us.

How this blog works is actually quite simple. I'll post a scripture reference each day followed by what I'm learning from God from that passage. Then, hopefully, you all will respond with what God's Spirit is teaching you. There will be days when you or I will read a passage and walk away with a confused heart and a dumb look on our face, that's ok. Be honest and post that you've read it, but you don't get it (we'll be glad to know that you're a normal human with limitations). Just read through what the others are writing, and God may use his Spirit and their thoughts to speak to you.

Two recommendations. First, let's quote the scriptures as often as we can. Our words are important, but not as important as the scriptures. The universal truth the scriptures are speaking will be found in the words of the scriptures. Second, be sure to share how we should respond to these truths. If the universal truth of the passage is "love your neighbor", then let's talk about how we are actually going to do that everyday.

Can't wait to share this life and the scriptures with you! Let's grow!

Stroo