Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 3:14

How would you describe your faith journey?  Is it a well-established fire?  Is it warming? Comforting? Does it push away darkness?  Or is merely a spark? Not quite yet a flame?  Hardly casting a shadow.  These guided audio meditations will help recognize a spark from an encounter with God.  And watch the spark turn to flame.  Pushing out fear and darkness.

For many, stress is an accepted part of daily life.  Is it yours? These guided audio meditations will hopefully be a counter to the stress of the world by becoming a calm place of hope in the presence of God, be a reminder of God’s offer of peace,  and provide the courage to remove your mask and ask for help... 

Criticism is something that everyone experiences at one point or another. That is why it is vital for every believer to know how to deal with criticism. We must be careful to not draw our identity from people’s compliments or criticism. The moment someone knows who they are in Christ, the criticism won’t crush them and compliments won’t inflate them.

The good news, or gospel, is absolutely central to faith in Jesus. For some of us, the details around the gospel can seem foggy; to some it's a way to avoid hell, or maybe to others it's a piece of advice for your life. In this study, we will dive into what it means to be equipped with the good news of Jesus.

Are you ready to talk to your friends about Jesus? This three day plan offers encouragement to be ready to face rejection, to be ready to listen and respond with wisdom, and to be empowered by the Holy Spirit as we seek to point those around us to Jesus.

The 4-weeks leading up to Christmas help us get ready for the birth of our Savior. Experience hope, faith, joy, and peace as you read through this 4-day devotion series shared by The Lutheran Home Association's chaplains.

A coincidence is an accident. It’s randomly finding a $20 bill on a sidewalk because you decided to begin your New Year’s resolution on that beautiful July morning. The good news is that God’s plan, including those He uses within it, is not filled with accidents, randomness, or coincidences. This 4-day plan will show how everyone despite their failures can find purpose when surrendered to the plan of God.

Have difficult circumstances in your life led you to settle for a mentality of simply surviving? The message of 1 Peter is a lifeline to us in our suffering! It lifts us out of our stagnation and empowers us to live with purpose for God within our trials!

As Christians, we need a sober and biblically-based expectation of life. Life is to be enjoyed, but it will not always be enjoyable! Jesus prepared his disciples thoroughly for trials and testing, suffering and persecution. Our God is faithful and comforts us in every trial, so we invite you to come with us in this devotional as we learn to navigate the valleys of life in faith.

This Life.Church Bible Plan is a study of 1 Peter to accompany Pastor Craig Groeschel’s series, Different . In this world, you’ll have struggles. You’ll face opposition. You’ll be challenged. And there’s a reason for that: this world is not your home. So answer hate with love, find joy in the midst of trials, and rely on a strength beyond yourself. You’re meant to be … different .