Fear will hound you with what could go wrong until it's all you can see. Fear will keep you prisoner in a dark cell until you're unable to trust anyone. Fear will feed you stress, worry, and despair in exchange for any peace, joy, and hope you're still holding onto. But. Fear can be kicked …
Focus
Some things just don't make sense. Okay, lots of things. But if you torture yourself wondering why something did or didn't happen, you'll chain yourself to that moment or negative thought. Everything you experience will get filtered through fears of further rejection, loss, and pain. Focusing so much on what’s wrong, or could be, dulls …
Turning the Tables
When Jesus overturned the merchants’ tables in the temple (Matt. 21), it was out of passion for his Father's house—reminding people what it was truly for, and who they were in him. For his entire ministry, Jesus was clear about love, including loving and blessing those who hate and mistreat you (Matt. 5). So this …
Strength, Guidance, and Confidence
“He makes me as strong and surefooted as a deer, enabling me to run on the mountains with him” (Psalm 18:33, paraphrase).This is one of my favorite verses, and one of my favorite photos, taken on a foggy morning at the coast. They remind me that even when I can’t see more than a step …
Love Note
I wrote this prayer for myself, but if it resonates with you, find a quiet spot and read it out loud to yourself. Listen for God to speak to your heart, then read it again in the confidence of his presence. "Jesus, I know you love me perfectly and constantly. Your love has redeemed and …
Equip Your Spirit 