The Gathering Place Where Family Matters

Recently in Cleveland a huge tree toppled onto a house and car. Heavy rains had loosened the soil around the roots. It was no match for the high winds and over it went. It reminds me of the illustration the Lord Jesus used in His teaching. With great authority, the Lord Jesus taught that the […]

Sooner or later every believer faces this danger. It doesn’t happen overnight; often it occurs slowly. Do you know what the dangerous situation is?  The danger is believers starting to feel at home in this world. We slowly begin to think like the world and even act as the world. The Lord Jesus talked with […]

The Apostle Peter gives very good counsel for when life is unfair and people are unkind. He pointedly speaks about those who have done well and are suffering for it. He says, “Take it patiently, this is acceptable with God” (1 Peter 2:20). Think of the phrase, “Take it patiently.” Picture the word “STOP.”  S= […]

Think about this. Every day we are involved in a building project. We should build bridges that reach out and strengthen relationships with those around us. If we aren’t building bridges, probably we are building walls that isolate us and push others away. Walls are great for prisons but not for building relationships. Read 1 […]

P= Pray immediately (Jeremiah 33:3). A= Act Godly (1 Peter 2:24). W=Walk worthy (Ephesians 4:1). S= Speak appropriately (Psalm 19:14).                         www.michaelpeck.org