Matthew 5:48 reads, "be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect." But "perfect" doesn't mean without mistake. It means to be whole, complete, lacking nothing. Though you should try to do everything as well as possible, God loves your courage far more than your skill. In the parable of the talents (Matt. 25:14-30), it …
Free to Be
If the truth sets you free, then lies hold you captive. What lie have you been agreeing with that's been holding you back from becoming all God sees you as? Don't quit. Don't give in to whatever has been lying to you. Your feelings and circumstances are real, but they don't get to define your …
Speak Life
“Seriously? I can’t believe I screwed up again. I’m so stu–” Stop. Before you finish that judgment—that curse—against yourself, take a breath. You’re not stupid. You’re not a failure. You’re brilliant, and amazing. And standing in your heavenly Father’s love and grace, you get to challenge any self-talk that produces hopelessness, worthlessness, and anxiety. Displace …
Choosing the Battlefield
Most of your life you’ve heard you should pick your battles. But just as important is choosing your battleground. The enemy will do anything to get you to abandon the limitless strength of God’s presence to exhaustively strive on the bloody fields of bitterness, hopelessness, and fear. But the fight you’re facing is so much …
Reality Realization
You get to choose the reality you want to live in today: the anxiety of your circumstances, the insecurity of other people, or, in the peace Jesus has won for you. Challenge any self-talk that produces hopelessness, worthlessness, or anxiety. Displace what's been overwhelming your mind by focusing on what's overflowing your heart: you are …
Equip Your Spirit 