In the Old Testament, watchmen were those who relentlessly looked for the enemy outside their walls. But in the New Testament, watchers are those who joyfully look for Jesus everywhere they go: "‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and …
Trust Him with Your Thoughts
"Lord, please teach me your ways of thinking and living, so I can walk this path in your truth. Join the pieces of my heart together with yours, so I can live in the awe and wonder of your presence with a whole heart forever" (Psalm 86:11-12, paraphrase). Trust God with all the pieces of …
This Is
If today is a struggle, don’t make it worse by stuffing your thoughts and feelings down again to make it through. Don’t just survive until your next day off. When you have a moment, ask God, "Why do I feel this way? Why am I thinking these things? Where is all this stress coming from?" …
Greater Grace
At first, grace is a clean slate, which you then use to keep track of your service for God. Later you realize you no longer need to work for God’s love, and you see grace as the power to do all you believe he’s called you to. But then there’s a day you can’t take …
No Gaps
In 1 Samuel 30, David and his men return from fighting one enemy army to find another has stolen their families and all they have. They’re so overcome with anguish, the men plan to kill David, because their misery warps their thinking to conclude he must have failed God somehow. "But David strengthened himself in …
Equip Your Spirit 