We typically view justice as people getting arrested for their crimes or receiving "karma" for bad things they've done. But the book of Leviticus tells us that it looks much more like standing up for others and showing God's love to everyone. Justice can be a beautiful thing when we treat it like God does.

Did you know it's holy to party? God gave commands in Leviticus to celebrate and enjoy holidays. He also gave commands to rest. Although we want to work hard and impress others, it's so holy to take time for yourself and just relax.

Living like a priest means standing up for the marginalized and serving others with a grateful heart. It means putting God on display so everyone can see Him in you. It's so much more than just being perceived as a holy person. It's an entire life change.

The book of Leviticus is more than just a book of outdated rules. It shows us things about our God that we may have never noticed before. It shows that he has always met us where we are and pulled us forward and closer to him. In this journey, we'll be learning a lot about God through a book that is often pushed aside when talking about the Bible.

It's so easy to focus on all the bad in our lives and in the world around us. But doing so can make us look at our world as a negative place. Focusing on what is good and praise worthy can improve our view on life and living life as Christ lived.

As Christians, we are citizens of heaven, but as citizens of heaven, we can't just sit back and wait until we go to heaven. We are called to live like Christ and partner with him always. We should be putting our trust and identity in him.

As Christians, we should strive to shine with the love and kindness of Jesus. It's not natural to think of others first, but that's exactly how Jesus calls us to live. Let's live and love like Jesus did.

Pledging allegiance to Jesus is more than just saying we'll follow him, but it's striving to be like him and follow in his footsteps every day. Every action and decision should be evaluated on if it lines up with how Jesus has invited us to live.

Jesus restores and redeems us no matter where we are. We just have to come to him with our messy selves and not wait until we have everything together. He's ready to welcome us where we're at.

God wants to help you belong to his family. No matter how distant you may be from church or faith, God is ready to welcome you in. And for those who already are a part of God's family, let's be welcoming to those who are lonely and unsure about Church. Let's give them a place where they feel belonging.