Christians often equate holiness with activism and spiritual disciplines. And while it's true that activism is often the outgrowth of holiness and spiritual disciplines are necessary for the cultivation of holiness, the pattern of piety in the Scripture is more explicitly about our character. We put off sin and put on righteousness. We put to death the deeds of the flesh and put on Christ. To use the older language, we pursue mortification of the old man and the vivification of the new.

It's true that every road leads to God. But only one way leads to a pleasant encounter with Him.

Worldliness is whatever makes sin look normal and righteousness look strange.

As the culture war rages on, Lord give us wisdom to see the difference between defending our rights and protesting our slights.

Just about the worst thing a leader can nurture in his heart is self-pity. And just about the worst thing a leader can do in front of his people is murmur and complain.

We take hold of Christ as his words take hold us.

God did not send a concept, an idea, or a virtue. He sent his Son. Follow the God of love, not love as your god.