Chapter 1
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Power for Lasting Change
In 2 Peter 1:3–4, we find a picture of what God has done for us and what He has given us. Read More
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Diligence Required
If we want to have a spiritually fit life, we must practice even greater diligence. That’s a goal worth making every effort to achieve. Read More
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Remember and Grow
If you knew your days were numbered, what would you say to those you love before it was too late? Read More
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A Faith of Equal Standing
Sometimes we think of other people as being more spiritually blessed than we are. But there aren’t different classes of believers. Read More
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What It Means to Know God
What does it mean to “know God”? It’s clear in Scripture that it’s more than an intellectual knowledge. Read More
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Everything We Need
No matter what your story, God has provided everything you need to make it successfully from here to heaven. Read More
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It Takes Work
If you want to grow in your relationship with Christ, then you can’t just sit still and do nothing. Read More
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Don’t Be a Slave
The word self-control as it’s used in 2 Peter has to do with having power over yourself. Read More
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Your Lifestyle of Growth
When Rosalie Elliott heard the gospel and responded, she was excited to share her faith with her husband, but he wasn’t interested. Read More
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The Power You Need for Growth
The choices you make today will matter one thousand years from now. Read More
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How to Develop Godliness and Brotherly Love
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could read a book, hear a speaker, or go on a retreat and instantly become godly? Read More
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You Can Develop More Self-Control
What do you look forward to in 2024? Are you looking forward to trials? No one hopes for trials and difficulties, but everyone should expect them. Read More
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How to Break Patterns of Sin
Virtue. Does that word sound boring? Biblical writers used it to describe something strong and dynamic. Read More
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Discovering a Proven Growth Process
Everyone who begins a new diet or exercise routine understands the need for discipline. Read More
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New Power for a New Year
Almost everyone tries to develop new habits and make improvements at the beginning of a new year. But by the time March rolls around, most are forgotten. Read More
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You Have a Fresh Start
If you knew your days were numbered, what would you say to those you love before it was too late? One of the apostles was in that situation. Read More
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Staying Grounded
Many people take supplements as part of a healthy lifestyle. Did you know the Bible talks about spiritual supplements? Read More
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A Life of Godliness
What does it look like to have a life characterized by godliness? Read More
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Motivations for Staying Grounded
Many people take supplements as part of a healthy lifestyle. Did you know the Bible talks about spiritual supplements? Read More
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You Won’t Drift into Godliness
The journey to Christ-likeness isn’t a passive drive through fields of sweet daisies. Sometimes there are bumps and hills. Read More
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Overflowing
Are you committed to developing more qualities in your life this coming year so the spiritual life of God within you would overflow to others? Read More
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Farsighted
When we are growing in the graces of 2 Peter 1, we will become eternally-minded. Read More
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Faithful to the Finish
When you are diligent and intentional about your spiritual growth, you will be kept and protected in this Christian life and in this race. Read More
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A Rich Welcome
If I press on, the day will come when I stand before the Lord and am richly welcomed. Read More
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Make Him Your Master
For years I’ve worked to add virtue and knowledge to my faith, but I’ve never sufficiently cultivated self-control and steadfastness. Read More
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Yours for Life
We now have all we need for salvation, all we need for sanctification, all we need for every step, season, and struggle of life. Read More
Chapter 2
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Get Rid of the Roots
Most of us have areas of our lives where we are in bondage because we have listened to, believed, and acted on lies. Read More
Chapter 3
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Spiritual Protection
Throughout 2 Peter 1, the apostle has challenged believers to be intentional in growing our faith. Read More
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The Day of the Lord
The coming day of the Lord should be a motivation for our spiritual growth. Read More
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What Are You Building?
If one day you want to hear, “Well done good and faithful servant,” you need to keep growing in your faith. Read More
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A Matter of Time
Just as God cannot be confined to one place, He cannot be restricted to a particular time. Read More
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The Patience of God
God calls us to endure, to suffer long in that way, to love like it says in 1 Corinthians 13. Read More
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Growth Takes Time
The value and impact of the Word in our lives cannot necessarily be seen in one day’s or one week’s intake, it takes time. Read More
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Make Every Effort
We have God’s divine nature in us. We have His promises and His power. Read More
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In This Moment
Ask God to help you choose to forgive someone who’s hurt you—in this moment, on this day—so that you can be set free. Read More
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Supplements for Your Faith
Are you growing in your spiritual life? Are you maturing as a Christian? Read More
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Your Choices Matter
You’re in a race. It’s hard a lot of days; it’s grueling. Run well and keep going. Don’t stop now. Read More