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
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
As we step into the Christmas season—whether your tree went up before Thanksgiving or you're still untangling lights—let's take a moment to pause and reflect. Before we dive into the 2025 Cornerstone Recap, here's a question to consider:
What's the most meaningful gift you've ever received?
Was it
As we close our journey through Paul's letter to Titus, chapter 3 shifts the focus outward. In chapter 1, Paul emphasized how believers should live differently than their culture. In chapter 2, he gave practical guidance for life stages and roles. Now, in chapter 3, Paul addresses how we relate
