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.

The richest treasure God has for you are the people in your life. Give thanks and don't take them for granted.

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

Busyness does not mean you are a faithful or fruitful Christian. It only means you are busy, just like everyone else.

When "everything is awesome" we may miss what (and Who) is truly deserving of awe.

If you make the goal of your life just to stay alive, you'll fail. If you make the goal of your life the kingdom, you cannot lose.

Here's good news: God is even more committed to your change, your growth, and your transformation than you are.