When you suffer

After I Peter 3:13-17

 

If you suffer, perhaps

when you suffer

for what is good,

be of good heart,

honoring him as

holy, honoring the one

you know is faithful

and true, always

ready to explain 

your hope. Always

be gentle, always

respectful, having

a good, clear

conscience. When

suffering comes, when

slander falls on you,

those who revile you 

will be shamed. So,

bear witness, always,

to the power of hope. 

Photograph by Arwan Sutanto via Unsplash. Used with permission. 

Some Sunday Readings

 

Wolf is not the only alternative to sheep – Stephen Kneale at Building Jerusalem.

 

Being a Christian Has Made You a Better Man – A.W. Workman at Entrusted to the Dirt.

 

But It’s Good – Mellissa Edgington at Your Mom Has a Blog.

 

The Anabaptist Community Bible – Bonnie Kristian at Plough Magazine.

 

My Impactful Morning – Kurt Bennett at God Running.