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Bye-Bye America

Bye-Bye America

In 1971, Don McLean wrote and sang what was to become a classic: “American Pie,” a tribute to musician Buddy Holly, who died in a plane crash. McLean was grieved that, with Holly’s death, “the music died.” Its length of 8 minutes 42 seconds is one of the longest songs...
Hopeful Intentionality—Toward Your Wife

Hopeful Intentionality—Toward Your Wife

Ever since 2:13, Peter has been fleshing out his exhortation of 2:11–12, where he exhorted his readers to “abstain from the passions of the flesh” and to “keep [their] conduct among the Gentiles honourable.” Specifically, he has been concerned about honourable...
Hopeful Intentionality—Toward Your Husband

Hopeful Intentionality—Toward Your Husband

As he continues to apply his exhortation to “abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul” (2:11), Peter addresses the realm of the home. Specifically, he addresses the way that believing wives should behave toward their unbelieving...
Marriageable Character

Marriageable Character

John Whittaker was once preaching through the Sermon on the Mount. When 5:31–32 loomed, he decided to form a core group of people in the church who had gone through divorce to help him think through the text as he prepared to preach it. One Sunday morning, just before...