Peter's framework is since Christ set the example of being willing to suffer, we are too as well, and sometimes in the midst of relationships. We may want to control relationships but we never will. God offers us something better, influencing. The overall goal of this suffering is twofold: please God and witness to others.

Ever tried harder to just fix yourself? Smoothen the rough edges, eliminate the bad habits? The Scripture calls us to a different approach in order how we build our lives and change.

Ever tried harder to just fix yourself? Smoothen the rough edges, eliminate the bad habits? The Scripture calls us to a different approach in order how we build our lives and change.

Never has there been more anticipation to get into a new year. It seems more people than ever are hoping that around the next corner is better things. In times of change and trials, Peter encourages Christians to focus on the living hope of Christ.

Never has there been more anticipation to get into a new year. It seems more people than ever are hoping that around the next corner is better things. In times of change and trials, Peter encourages Christians to focus on the living hope of Christ.

Take some time to pause after a busy season and engage with a single passage of Scripture. Asking the question, what part of this God are you impressing upon me?

The Finale of each advent season is the arrival of the Christ child, the Light of the World who shines into all darkness. May you experience the light of Jesus this Christmas season as you go through a very unique end to 2020.

We all crave true love. Only God's love is the experience of sacrificial real love. That's why Christ came as a vulnerable human 2000 years ago. For us to glimpse a love that can shine into our hearts for all time.

We all crave peace. True Peace. So often we have quick solutions to find temporary or fake peace in our lives. God had a better plan, choosing to disrupt their life and ours, by coming into the world as a vulnerable baby, bringing true peace.

Joy is hard to define but easy to identify. Joy comes when God comes close to us. When we experience joy it shines out to others.