Blessing is a word we use often in church culture, but it’s a reality that’s under-used in everyday life. The lack of intentional blessing is one of the reasons so many families, relationships, and nations are a mess. We neglect, or even refuse, to bless our spouses when we feel they’re not meeting our needs. …
Fear No More
"There were those . . . who set out to discourage them, and make them too afraid to go on building" (Ezra 4:4). The word used for “afraid” in this verse means to be paralyzed in fear, so overwhelmed you forget who you are and whose you are. No more. You’re not a victim, not …
Never Alone
You are not alone. I know it may feel that way, but it's just not true. When you forget who you really are in God, difficult circumstances can cloud your awareness of him, and tempt you to isolate you from people. But even in your worst moments—when you've been rejected, or when you've failed—you're never …
Whole Hearted
When your heart is broken, it's easy to get overwhelmed by all the pieces scattered in grief, uncertainty, and raw pain. Each shard a part of your identity, you stare at them, at a loss for what to do. You could glue them together, and paint the whole mess to look normal. But since you …
Turning the Tide
Something I try to remind myself of when things aren’t going as well as I’d like: With every negative experience, you're learning more about what doesn't work, what you don't want, and what isn't you. I know it's not easy, but if you learn to see the hidden value contained in difficult seasons, you don't …
Equip Your Spirit 