The Apostle Peter wrote this book having experienced numerous personal persecutions and trials. It is an exhortation to stand strong through difficult adversities.

When we lose our bearings, it is easy to become disoriented and lost. As Christians, we need to remain focused on Christ, and his message, or we will drift aimlessly through life. 

Life is easier when we go with the flow. Christians, however, are called to resist the tide and stand against the culture in faith.

When we face storms in life we need to be prepared and plan how we will deal with these storms. The world’s response is to “get even”; the Bible tells us to take the high ground.

Historically, submission in marriage has received negative connotations. In a Christian Marriage, both husband and wife are called to be submissive to one another albeit in fundamentally distinct ways.

When it comes to work the Bible is clear about how we should respond. At all times, we do the job to the best of our ability. The task may seem trivial or insurmountable but in both situations, we must give it our all as if we were working for the Lord

(1st Peter 2:13-17) 
The word “submission” sometimes feels like a four-letter word. When we think of submission we need to remember we are not surrendering our individuality but rather aligning our power to God’s will. 

If you want to complete a job safely and efficiently you need to use the right tool. Every tool was created to complete a specific function. You were created by God with a specific task in mind. 

Things built on poor foundations crumble. Our faith is built on a firm foundation, the Word of God.

Storms are a part of life but they do not last forever. The world should be able to identify us as Christians by how we respond to these storms.  

Everything of quality must be tested to determine its value. Our faith has been tested and approved.  

We face many storms in our lives; storms that are physical as well as spiritual. Through these storms, we are called to remained focused on Christ and to have hope.

Americans have many things to be thankful for, Christians have even more!

In our lives, when we become distracted by the frenzied pace of our everyday life, it becomes increasingly difficult to remained focused on heavenly things. Paul reminds us about the joy of remaining focused on Christ.

According to scripture, the best things are yet to come. God promises salvation though faith in Christ Jesus and the hope of eternal fellowship with Him in heaven.