As we discuss 1 Peter 1:13-25, we see that all of the demanding actions we're implored to take are predicated upon the action God has already taken in Christ.

All Christians live with a bit of a dual identity. First, we are children of God. Secondly, we are strangers in the world. Because of these identities, scripture is clear that we will face trials... it's a part of our life in this broken world. In this letter to the church, Peter writes to Christians who are going through various trials based on that duel identity. He writes to give them hope and to remind them that even their trials can deepen their faith and be a source of their joy.

First Peter is a letter written to scattered Christians, who found themselves socially excluded, out of control, and struggling to live faithfully in an unfaithful world. In many ways we're in a similar place, and are invited to see our scattering as a divine sending and not a demonic disaster.

What does a healthy biblical sexual ethic look like? We end the series exploring how not being our own helps us better navigate the confusing terrain that is modern sexuality.

The current culture tells us to live one way, but God's word clearly tells us something different. For those who have surrendered their life to Christ, God gives us direction on how we should live.

Rather than being denied, our humanity is fully affirmed when we accept that we are not our own. Christ-like self-denial is the ultimate form of self-care.

As followers of Jesus, we should be less concerned with what culture says about family, and more about what God says. So, what does God say about marriage and family?

Scripture nudges us toward understanding that true freedom is not writing your own story but joyfully accepting your role in God's story.

In this beautiful Psalm we see David mention many of God's truths, which are both convicting and comforting. It really is an astonishing truth that God is both infinite and intimate.