Peter's premise is straightforward: the more you connect with the sufferings of Christ today, the more you will celebrate his coming tomorrow. If you partake of and share in Christ's sufferings in this life, you will have a stronger appreciation for his glory in the next one. You will be on the edge of your seat for Christ's return. You will long for the kingdom.
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Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of Pharaoh. The world came to know his name, but not before his brothers tried to erase it. He was an overnight success. Or was he?
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Read moreArchival Post: Get Your Head Up!
Humanity was supposed to wear a crown — not one made of gold and jewels, but of God's glory and honor. We were supposed to be a regal people, free and self-controlled. Love and joy and goodness were intended to flow from our lives and hands and hearts.
Read moreOvernight Success? (Genesis 41:41)
Joseph, the ultimate rags to riches story. One day in prison, the next day on the throne. Unknown to Egypt, then announced to the land as the right-hand man of Pharaoh. The world came to know his name, but not before his brothers tried to erase it. Or was he? (1 Minute/300 Words)
Read moreFrom Where Does Our Help Come? (Psalm 121)
This psalm is one of the Songs of Ascents. This means ancient Israel used to sing this song when going to Jerusalem to worship God three times each year. In other words, this song was sung by people on pilgrimage -- people who had committed to walking with God.
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