Prepare to Suffer. Persevere in Love.

Have you ever misjudged something by its exterior—a book, a house, a gift—only to discover you were wrong once you saw inside? That realization changes how we see the whole thing, doesn't it?

We often misjudge people the same way. While outward

What does a gospel-shaped life look like in marriage, in the church, and in the face of suffering? In 1 Peter 3, Peter moves from personal relationships to community life and then to the reality of hardship. His instructions challenge cultural norms and call believers to live in ways that

Think of a time you cleaned out your home—maybe a cluttered closet or a garage packed with boxes. How did you feel afterward? Lighter? Freer? Getting rid of junk makes space for what matters.

Peter says the same is true for our spiritual lives. In 1 Peter 2, he

Feeling like an outsider

When have you felt left out or excluded? Maybe it was a friend group, a work event, or even a family gathering. Rejection stings. Feeling like an outsider is uncomfortable. Yet, for Christians, this sense of being "different" isn't accidental—it's part of our identity.

Peter