Passage - not repaying evil with evil or insult with insult, but, on the contrary, with blessing. For it is to this that you have been called, so that you may receive a blessing. 1 Peter 3:9 Restated in my own words - Christians are not to return evil done to them or insult those... Continue Reading →

Passage - Finally, all of you, be one in mind and feeling; love as brothers; and be compassionate and humble-minded, 1 Peter 3:8 Restated in my own words - Christian men and women need to be in unity, love each other, be compassionate and not think highly of themselves. Application to my own life -... Continue Reading →

Passage - This is how the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves and submit to their husbands, the way Sarah obeyed Avraham, honoring him as her lord. You are her daughters if you do what is right and do not succumb to fear. 1 Peter 3:5-6 Restated... Continue Reading →

Passage -  Your beauty should not consist in externals such as fancy hairstyles, gold jewelry or what you wear; rather, let it be the inner character of your heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit. In God’s sight this is of great value. 1 Peter 3:3-4 Restated in my own words -... Continue Reading →

Passage - as they see your respectful and pure behavior. 1 Peter 3:2 Restated in my own words - Your husband will see you be respectful and behave purely. Application to my own life - This is another convicting Scripture that I have allowed at times to condemn me. Respect has always been hard for... Continue Reading →