Remembering who you are, choosing obedience, practicing repentance, and showing mercy—these aren’t one-time things.

Forgiveness is another one of those words that can get a bad rap.

Repentance can be explained as a 180-degree turn; like you’re headed one way and then do a complete about-face and move in the opposite direction.

We are called to live lives worthy of our calling. What is that calling?

Like the World Is Going to End When we really see Jesus and who He is, we begin to see ourselves as we really are. That’s why the author of Proverbs continually talks about “the fear of the Lord” (a proper, healthy view of God) being the beginning of wisdom. And wouldn’t we all like... Continue Reading →

So if holiness is the identity we live from and the calling we get to live out, how many of us are trying so hard to get something we already have?

LISTEN to this devotional! Church Words Holiness. Purity. Where does your mind go when you hear those words? Chances are, you have some preconceived ideas about what it means to be pure and holy that may involve babies with halos. It’s an unrealistic image. After all, we live in a culture that shouts that real fulfillment... Continue Reading →