God has chosen us before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless before Him. Yet too many of us don't understand what it means to be holy
How Can a Christian Be Self Controlled?
Paul tells us in Galatians 5 that Christians are marked by self-control. But what is self-control and how can a Christian live such a life? Is it
You Are Chosen! (Ephesians 1:4)
We can easily think of being chosen as the last pick in a game for kids – we line up against the wall, hoping that we won't be the last pick. But
True Freedom
As we in America celebrate the 4th of July and all the freedoms it provides, we mustn't forget where TRUE FREEDOM is found – only in Christ
What Are You Into? (Ephesians 1:3)
The concept of being "In Christ" is a foundational statement throughout all of Scripture, especially Paul's letter to the Ephesians – in fact, the
The Secret to Living a Holy Life
God is holy … and we are commanded to be holy as He is holy. But we are also told in Isaiah 64:6 that our best attempt to produce righteousness is
Live From a New Perspective (Ephesians 1:3)
As Christians, we have dual citizenship – we live physically on this earth, but we also dwell in Christ (spiritually) in the heavenly realms.
Resting in Green Pastures – a look at Psalm 23
As summer begins, we tend to take one of two approaches – either we rush through this season and Jesus takes a backseat, or we grow passive and
You Are Blessed (Ephesians 1:3)
God is blessed … and from that state of blessing, He blesses us. As Paul talks about this incredible reality in Ephesians 1:3, he reminds us that