Peter addresses his readers with urgency - there is no time to lose and a lot to be done. So he encourages believers to be diligent and vigilant in their actions of love, for that is what we are to do as God's obedient children.

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James Von Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it will bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!

Peter opens his letter by acknowledging the reality of suffering in this earthly life, especially for a believer in Christ. He also encourages God's people with divine promises and guarantees.

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James on Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it will bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!

Peter experienced God's grace in very personal ways and he seems to love encouraging fellow believers by helping them see the great vastness of God's grace and forgiveness.

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James Von Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it will bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James Von Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it will bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James Von Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it will bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!

This is the conclusion of our study of Life Off the Pendulum. The goal was to raise awareness of what life on the pendulum is and to share God's solution to that broken life through faith in Christ. May today's study embolden you and equip you to encourage others and proclaim the Gospel.

Welcome to Teaching from Trinity Pastor’s Pen Podcast! This is a weekly devotional thought prepared for you by Rev. Dr. James Von Busch, Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church.  It is our hope that it ill bless you and strengthen your faith in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Thank you for listening!