In light of God’s work in our lives and his calling to be holy, some old things need to go. When we get rid of those things, we desire to be filled up by him. Just as a newborn baby craves milk, the born again believer should crave to be fed the word. From 1 Peter 2:1-10.

Christians swim upstream in the world. The call to “be holy” is an enormously difficult, but essential in living a life for God. How can we do that? Peter offers us some instruction. From 1 Peter 1.

Trials and hardships are a universal human experience. It is so easy to wonder why we are experiencing this pain. In today’s text Peter is going to help the believers understand that God is using those trials to refine their faith and make it stronger. From 1 Peter 1:6-9.

Travel to a foreign country can remind us how much we don’t fit in. But what about when you stand out at home? A life lived for Jesus will mean we are swimming against the tide of culture. By keeping our eyes on our true home, we can find courage and strength. From 1 Peter 1:1-5.

Cravings are a part of our normal appetite. Jesus says if that hunger is directed towards being right with God, we will receive it. From Matthew 5:6.

Bankruptcy is not a fun place to be, but can offer protections for a new start. Jesus offers the spiritually bankrupt something even better: the Kingdom. The first Beatitude about the poor in spirit is the beginning to unlocking the resources of Heaven. From Matthew 5:3.

A lack of vision is debilitating. Clarity of vision is life-saving. Jesus says those who have a pure heart will see him clearly. Is there anything in your life that is hindering you from seeing him clearly? If so, Jesus offers us a way forward. From Matthew 5:8

We live in a world that is short on peace. Yet Jesus offers abundant peace. When we have it and live in it, there are many blessings to be had. From Matthew 5.

Jesus, even in his perfection and love for others, received harsh treatment. Although innocent, eventually his life would be taken. When we live for Jesus, we too should expect a certain level of opposition. How we respond to it is an important part of our witness. From Matthew 5:10-12.

Easter is a celebration that the resurrection of Jesus enables us to also be made alive. When we are in Christ, we are made new and the old is gone. When that transformation happens, we don’t want to look back. From Colossians 2-3.