Often we try to fit in with others by the way we speak. But God calls believers to be holy, not filthy, in our speech, even if it sounds strange to others.Read the full post: Holy talk (Ephesians 5:3–4)

Christians are God’s dearly loved children, raised from death to life and secure with him, now and forever. This is what gives us the power to sacrifice.Read the full post: Imitators of God (Ephesians 5:1–2)

Believers are to forgive, as God has forgiven us. Forgiveness is not only possible for believers, it’s also powerful for our lives and relationships.Read the full post: The power of forgiveness (Ephesians 4:31–32)

Christians have a whole new reason to speak. Instead of rotten words or selfish words, we are to speak good words: word that build and give grace.Read the full post: Words with purpose (Ephesians 4:29–30)

Paul preaches the gospel to thieves. God’s grace gives us a new identity. That means we have work to do: not so we can take, but so we can give.Read the full post: The gospel for criminals (Ephesians 4:28)

Whether our anger is right or wrong, we can’t deny it’s there. But because we belong to Christ, we must make it a priority to deal with anger. How?Read the full post: Grace and anger (Ephesians 4:26–27)

Truth is a rare commodity in our world. But Christians are people of the truth. The gospel of Christ demands that we value and speak the truth in every situation.Read the full post: Telling the truth (Ephesians 4:25)

The gospel teaches us to change—to put off the old and put on the new. This change doesn’t save us, but it matters. It’s all about becoming who we are.Read the full post: Become who you are (Ephesians 4:22–24)

Christian communities are places of learning and teaching. This isn’t just about transmitting information: Christians are people who “learn Christ”.Read the full post: Learning Christ (Ephesians 4:20–21)

Darkness, futility, and desire: this is the way the world walks. Paul doesn’t write these things so that we can gloat or judge. He writes so we can repent, and live.Read the full post: Turn around and walk the other way (Ephesians 4:17–19)