Tag: faith
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Pastor Dale Eakes gave me my first big shot in ministry nearly fifteen years ago. He has since gone to heaven and received his heavenly reward. After serving as an interim youth pastor, he saw my potential and gave me an opportunity to serve as the associate pastor. Dale was one of a kind, a…
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A relationship rejection. A job loss. A health trial. Suffering often has a way of humbling people. After addressing shepherds, the Apostle Peter says to them and to the church that we all should humble ourselves. He does not leave us in the dark with what humility means. It first begins with grasping we are…
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Throughout the book of 1 Peter, we have observed what it looks like for Christians to suffer for their faith. We have seen we should follow the example of Christ (2:18-25). We have been told when we respond biblically to suffering for righteousness’ sake, we will bless and be blessed. We have been called to…
