Pursuit of Holiness

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

What if patience isn't about waiting longer, but about trusting deeper? Paul's imprisonment teaches us that patience is the spirit-produced ability to endure difficult people and delayed outcomes without losing faith, love, or self-control. When we remember God's patience toward us, we discover the strength to honor Him even when circumstances don't change.

From the series: Acts: The Church on the Move

Everyone is being formed by something. The question is: what is shaping you? In Acts 21, Paul demonstrates how to exercise compassion without compromising truth, sometimes surrendering personal freedom for the gospel's sake. With humility toward Christ and hunger for His Word, we can honor God authentically while building bridges in our broken world.

From the series: Unshaken

1 Thessalonians 4 reveals that God’s will for our lives is not just about what we do, but who we are—set apart for Him. True purpose flows from surrender to Christ, leading to a life that glorifies God, blesses others, and reflects holiness in every area, especially in love and purity.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

Revelation 3 highlights the way spiritual complacency and reliance on worldly comforts hinder true faith. We should be seeking humility, renewed passion for Christ, and reliance on His transformative power to align with God’s greater kingdom, beyond earthly distractions.

From the series: Unveiled: A Study in Revelation

The church in Sardis was a wealthy and well protected ancient city that had many resources and creature comforts available to them. Because of this, the church there was lulled into complacency and simply followed God because it was convenient for them. They were living a facade that was more interested in comforts than being willing to serve and sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

Saved by grace, not by works, yet created for them. A devotion on Ephesians 2:8-10 and the gift of salvation that frees us to do good.

Sin is no longer your master. A devotion on Romans 6 and the freedom of offering every part of ourselves to God under grace, not law.

Holiness is not something we white-knuckle on our own. A devotion on 2 Corinthians 7:1 and partnering with the Spirit to become like Christ.

John Piper answers a Christian asking about watching Game of Thrones, and offers a way to think clearly about explicit content on screen.

The biggest threat to your faith is rarely a crisis. It is the slow dulling of the heart. Five quiet dangers Hebrews warns every believer to watch for.

Being tempted is not the same as sinning. A grace-filled look at the guilt many of us feel and what the Bible actually says about temptation.

Fasting can feel both intriguing and confusing. A plain look at why Christians fast and how it can deepen your relationship with God.