I am not really Peter, my name is Dave, Dave Peever which
has led to people who did not hear properly or who were not paying attention to
call me Peter. I assume it is the last name that causes the brain to fill in the
name Peter but that doesn’t really matter. Even though I go by the name Dave
Peever, for this post I am Peter.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:1-2 (NIV)
This is not my normal way of introducing myself and, as I said in my previous posts in the “I am _____” series, I have never introduced myself by saying, “I am Thomas” or “I am Mary” so it is safe to assume I will not start introducing myself by saying, “I am Samuel.” To clear up any misunderstandings that may come from this post; my name is (more…)
When we love our neighbour by meeting their needs, we shine a light on ourselves. When we love our neighbour by meeting their needs in Jesus’ name, we shine the light on Jesus.
“Truly I tell you, anyone who gives you a cup of water IN MY NAME [Jesus] because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not lose their reward.” Mark 9:41 (NIV)
