Life is pretty frightening and frustrating right now. I have two choices. I can let fear and resentment have their way—give in and let them redefine how I think and feel about everyone and everything, including myself. That might isolate me in paranoia and self-pity, but at least I know those walls will protect me. …
A Time for the Valiant
This is a time of pretty overwhelming circumstances, but please don't give in to them. I don’t mean to oversimplify very difficult things. But then again, maybe that's what we all need—to simply decide to go on, determining to live in what God says is possible, no matter how we feel about the viruses and …
The Sum of Love
Patrick was born in Britain in the 4th century. At 16, he was captured by pirates and sold as a slave in Ireland, where he was made to serve as a shepherd. He escaped after six years. His time of captivity deepened his faith in Jesus Christ, and years later he felt God calling him …
Awe Through
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I felt lost in a storm of fear and uncertainty. Wondering how I was going to deal with this, I heard God speak to my overwhelmed heart: “My son, first, let your awe of my love become greater than your fear of anything else.” If the awe of who …
Take a Step Back
Greetings, mighty warrior! I know, you’re probably giving me serious eye roll, because you feel like anything but some kind of hero right now. But take a step back for a moment, and see yourself from God’s perspective. The enemy thought you could be broken by trials, challenges, and stressful circumstances. They’ve been coming at …
Equip Your Spirit 