Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 3:16

This reading plan includes five daily devotions based on Ryan Leak’s book "Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success." This study will explore how overcoming our fear of failure frees us to pursue the dreams that God calls us to pursue.

The truth of the matter is that we all are called to forsake all and to pick up our cross and follow Christ. That is the Christian life. The readings this week help us reflect on the cost of following Christ. The goal is instead to shift our attention heavenward and to cultivate a heart that can see God’s big picture.

Could you explain concisely why Christians believe in (1) a God, (2) who’s made himself known through history, (3) who has a good plan for us, (4) put into place through Jesus, (5) that’s working to make a difference in our lives? This devotional explores some of the amazing reasons and a fresh look at believing this faith – so we can share it with clarity and hope!

Gallup poll researchers recently asked Americans, “Do you believe in God?” and 87% of the people in our country said yes. But, after settling that big question, the devil is in the details. To be fair, we all have our issues when it comes to faith. We would love for you to join us as we explore some of the most common doubts about Christianity.

1 Peter was written to the “elect exiles of the Dispersion” (1 Peter 1:1), a group of believers forced to flee their homes and lives due to persecution. Although they lost much, Peter reminds his readers that they have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading” (1 Peter 1:4). Truly, Jesus is our Living Hope, transcending all our difficulties to provide hope and courage amid opposition.

The New Testament makes claims about events from the distant past for which there is little or no forensic evidence. Yet as in the cold cases that detective J. Warner Wallace investigates, the truth about what happened can be discovered by examining the statements of eyewitnesses. These devotionals will help you weigh the facts of Christianity—and defend them.

Christians are different. They can’t help it. When you’re in Christ and filled with the Spirit, it changes you. This leads to weird ideas and alternate beliefs about reality. This series of 5-day plans uses classic Christian Creeds as a vehicle to explain the Christian worldview compared to the world’s, and help us see reality through Jesus’s eyes.

The Bible says: "...Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation." (Mark 16:15 NIV) But what that also implies for you is: "Do this where you are right now!" I know how difficult that can be, and how often we miss those opportunities, so I'm going to give you some motivating examples!

Anyone who has said a Big Yes to Jesus will want others to say a Big Yes to Him too. And yet a person’s conversion is often marked not just by a Big Yes but by many Little Yeses, and even some Healthy Maybes along the way. Join Mark Greenwood for this five-day plan and be equipped to kindly, sensitively, boldly, and patiently share the good news of Jesus.

It isn't always easy to bring your Christian faith into your secular workplace. This plan will provide Biblical encouragement and challenge you to look for opportunities to illuminate the gospel message at work.