Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to 1 Peter 3:8

Are you married?  If so, congratulations!  You have been blessed.  Your wife is a gift from God (Proverbs 18:22), and no matter the state of your marriage at present, the covenant relationship you share with her is a God-ordained privilege.  This privilege of marriage comes with responsibility, not only to your spouse, but also to God, as marriage itself is a metaphor for Jesus’ relationship to the Church.  Want to glorify God and help advance the Gospel?  Learn how to love your wife well!

Marriage is a beautiful relationship. However, it can also be a difficult commitment to keep in today’s society. Many Christians struggle with the concept of marriage in a culture that is filled with divorce and infidelity. This devotional helps Christians to view marriage from God’s perspective. Once the proper perspective is taken, marriage can be a life-long commitment to happiness.

A game changer totally reshapes the direction of a game. Jesus was a game changer for a lost world. And guess what? You can be a game changer for someone else by telling them what Jesus did for you. Evangelism is a big word with big responsibility, but it’s actually very simple. This Bible Plan will help preteens understand how to share the Gospel with gentleness and respect.

Being compassionate means seeing the suffering of others and taking action to help. Compassion may look like comforting someone going through loss, cooking a delicious meal for someone in need, or simply sharing an encouraging word. The Bible is full of compassionate women we can learn from. In the next six days, you’ll meet some of these incredible women and learn how you can follow their example.

In this life, you will experience pain. You will face opposition. There’s a reason for that—this world is not your home. The good news is that, by the grace of God, you can live a life filled with hope—even in the hardest times. Join me on this six-day plan as we dive into 1 Peter to discover the strength to move forward and live Out of Darkness!

The Bible says that love is a more important action than any other--and that it can make up for a lot of our shortcomings. How can we learn to better love those around us?

When we spend our first energy tending our relationships, including our relationship with God, all of our needs will be met.

We all face challenges and struggles in every day life, but some people seem to be able to overcome them better than others. How do they do it? What has God provided for us to live an overcoming life? Find the principles that lead to a harmonious and peaceful life. (http://thejesusalliance.org/)

When your marriage is in a fragile state, there have been many misunderstandings, you are hurting and feel all alone, sometimes a little practical help can make a big difference. These 5 dos and don'ts may surprise you, but they are tried and true ways to find comfort, strength, and healing as you trust in the Lord to re-establish oneness and intimacy in your marriage.

Above The Clouds is a devotional intended for those whose life is going well right now. While we celebrate our victories on the mountain top we can lose sight of our neighbors in the valley.  I pray this devotional encourages you to refocus your eyes, even when life is good, so that we may continue to love people the way Jesus does—even if that means coming down from above the clouds.

How’s your marriage right now? Regardless of your answer, it can always be better. You can’t steer a parked car. Likewise, to improve your marriage, you have to move. Radical Wisdom is a journey toward wisdom and insight for husbands, combining principles and wisdom from Scripture with the experience of an older, wiser husband who’s been where you’ve been and made the mistakes you’ve made.

Have you been afraid to reach out to a neighbor? What if you offend her? What if he laughs at you? What if she isn’t interested in getting to know you? Loving others can seem risky, even intimidating. But God’s Word trains us to be bold, generous, loving neighbors.

Have you struggled to navigate friendships? If so, you’re not alone! Many of us struggle to maintain friendships as adults. Thankfully, God’s Word shapes how we can successfully manage our relationships. Whether you feel secure in your friendships or recognize a need for growth, we invite you to join us over the next seven days as we unpack the biblical truths and tools necessary for thriving friendships!

The phase of every living being starts from childhood to maturity. The same thing applies to the spiritual conditions of the believers. The believers' faith, perspective, and way of thinking must be correct and mature. That is why "growth" is such an interesting topic to study. We will learn to become believers who continue growing in maturity with the power of God's word every day through "Walking with Jesus" series.

Miscarriage and infant loss create deep grief and can challenge even the strongest faith. In the midst of loss, writer Rachel Lohman takes us to the garden of Gethsemane to meet the Jesus who shares our grief, betrayal, and loneliness and offers lasting hope and comfort.

The book of 1 Peter does not carry a single theme, but it addresses many issues common to every generation. This epistle carries the name of the opinionated fisherman, Peter, and is a call to holiness and humility. We will examine the deep mysteries of joy, faith, sorrow, trials, and God’s unconditional love in this missive filled with hope.

Whether your child is five or fifty-five, don’t stop listening. Continue engaging their heart. Continue being Dad. In this seven-day plan, based on Michael Thompson’s newest book King Me, you will explore how the legacy we leave behind as fathers isn’t determined by how we started—though that may very well need to be cleaned up—but rather, by how we move forward from here.

This seven-day plan will walk you through the book of 1 Peter by reading a short passage daily. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what you're reading and how it's all about Jesus. In this plan, you'll learn how being an "exile" does not mean we are alone. Instead, it means we are connected to God's promises and have hope even in suffering.

Preparing for Christmas takes on many different forms for us all. Although we might become entangled by the flurry of decorating, family, cooking, or wrapping gifts, we must not miss the true celebration. Since the sixth century, Advent has served as a time of preparation for the event of Christmas. It reminds us to prepare our hearts as well as our homes for the glorious celebration of Christ’s birth. The hymn writer said, “Let every heart prepare Him room.” Truly, we must set aside time and make room for the Prince of Peace to reign in our busy lives. He alone is the One who brings true hope, love, joy, and peace.

Trials will surely come for us, but take heart. There is victory to be shared! Dive into the book of 1st Peter and find a letter full of promise for everyone who has an ear to hear. #ThereIsJoyAhead

In this 8-part devotional, Pastor Dylan Dodson teaches through the book of 1 Peter. This plan will encourage you to remain faithful in the hardships of life because of the future glory that awaits.

Life, relationships, forgiveness; there are so many facets to living with one another. Join us as we share some thoughts and scriptures about how we can find strength and rest in the Lord and His Word.

This plan will equip readers with the 4 biblically-based cornerstones of both their marriage and parenting. Readers will be empowered to pour more into a healthy marriage and raise their children in truth, love, and effectiveness.

You will not find clothing style advice in the Bible. Nor will you find the latest fashions. Yet God's Word has a lot to say about clothing: why we wear clothes at all, how we should dress, and how God offers us beautiful, spotless clothing to cover our sins. Will you read with us?

Most of us were raised to view conflict as a bad thing. And we carry that belief into our marriages—too often believing that no conflict = happy, healthy relationship. But in any close relationship, conflict is inevitable. In this 10-day devotional, Dr. Juli Slattery explores how God wants conflict to be used as a catalyst for intimacy in our marriages, instead of catastrophes that destroy them.