1 Peter 1:19-20

"Standing at the foot of the cross, we see hands, and feet, and side, all distilling crimson streams of precious blood. It is "precious" because of its..."

Are we living up to the price paid to purchase our freedom? Is the high cost of freedom worth the price? Am I living up to the price paid for my freedom?

We love glorious moments, but they don't last that long... until, with Jesus, they last forever. Michele Howe reminds of that glorious moments are precious and fleeting, until they last forever with Jesus in glory.

"You know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your..."

"For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your..."

Inspirational illustration of 1 Peter 1:18-19 -- 18   For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers,19   but with the precious blood of

"Dear Precious One, Has anyone told you lately you are precious? You are! You are a blood-bought child of the Father. I rescued you from sin, death,....."

"Dear Disciple, Please know that I treasure everyone who follows Me. I know that many in your world do not believe in Me and that many who claim they...."

The value of a gift isn't the financial expense of the gift but the personal sacrifice made to give it! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us just how precious we are to the Lord and how greatly we matter to Him.

What are you filling your tank with? We can think we are following God's will, but the only way to know for sure is by consulting his word.

You have been chosen by Christ for an eternity-long relationship! Max Lucado reminds us that we are the precious bride of Christ and we need to keep our focus on our wedding day.

Without understanding the cross, we turn Christianity into another human contest about self-importance. Phil Ware shares his third post on The Question, Peter's confession of Jesus and how he had to be broken before he could really understand what his confession meant.

"Dear Holy One, You are a saint! The term means "holy one." That is what you are because of your redemption purchased with My blood. I have made you a..."

What does it mean to really be redeemed? Phillip Morrison writes about Cristo Redentor, Christ the Redeemer, the statue and the work of Jesus, about the principle of redemption, and how Jesus saves us and redeems us.

How have I seen the price of freedom? Remembering the blood shed for our freedom, we must remember Jesus Christ.

It's not just forgiven, it's cancelled! Patrick Odum talks about an amazing overcharge on cigarettes and reminds us of another huge debt that has gone up in smoke.