As we come to the end of this letter, Peter is giving us some final instructions on our faith journey. And the hope is that even if we fall on our faces with pride, feel weighed down by our worries, or get wounded by the enemy, the God of all grace will bring us home safely!

When suffering comes, it kinda shakes us and messes with us. We see it as a meaningless disruption in our lives; like a detour to the good life we want to have. But what if we saw it differently? What if we saw it as a purposeful invitation rather than a pointless interruption?

There is a battle being fought in our minds every day. Sometimes it feels like we’re in a tug-of-war being pulled back into our old way of life. And so we must arm ourselves with the mind of Christ to say no to sin and be set free to love others.

On the road of life, sometimes we get weary and start to waver in our faith. But if we look to Jesus, he will give us courage to keep going as he overcame and so will we!

As Christians we’re called to respond to evil with good. To bless others with our lips and our lives. In this special message to graduates (and all of us), we’re reminded that our “convictional kindness” can lead people to ask about the hope that lies within us.

In 1 Peter 3:1-7, Peter calls husbands and wives to embrace their God-given roles. Because God is in the driver’s seat, and because he is trustworthy and kind, we are free from the need to control or manipulate our spouses to make sure we get our way, and instead can love and support them in a way that blesses them and points others to the hope we have in Jesus.

Surprisingly, when we stoop down low like Jesus, the world stands up and takes notice. Take a listen to this timely message.

In the midst of all the cultural and political wars swirling around us, there is a bigger battle going on in your soul. So much is at stake, because how you fight this war in your soul affects your witness to the world--who needs to see something radically different in the lives of Christians. Discussion Questions: 1) How can we treat the passions of our flesh like old friends instead of real enemies? 2) How has Jesus made a visible difference in your life? 3) Who are you praying for and showing kindness to on a regular basis who needs Jesus?

In times like this, we need to remember who we are and why we exist. Peter calls us living stones that have been placed in God's spiritual house to proclaim the excellencies of Christ. How can we make much of Jesus to those around us during this momentous time?

In a time of crisis, there is a heightened need to love one another. We are more easily stressed, more given to self-focus and even tempted to stray away from the faith. That’s why we need to love one another! So, what makes this supernatural love possible?

1) How can you "prepare your mind for action" each day and not drift into mindless entertainment, but put your hope in God's grace? 2) How have you grown over the last few years to become more like your heavenly Father? How have you slipped back into your old way of life? 3) What comes into your mind when you think about God and his posture towards you? How does his being a father and judge motivate you toward holiness?

In 1 Peter 1:10-12, we see that though we are not with the Lord bodily right now, he has spoken a gracious word to us (in both the Old and New Testament) and is now revealing his grace as he works to save his people. And on our journey heavenward, God means for us to be students of his grace, strengthened by his promises for the troubles we face.

If ever there was a time we needed hope, it’s now. By God’s great mercy we can have a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead!