Infectious fear, resentment, and pain bleed from the untreated wounds you’ve suffered in your soul. But overflowing faith, hope, and love emanate from every scar in your heart and mind you’re letting Jesus heal.
Royal Reminder
Jesus is the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). He is King of Kings, and Lord of Lords (Rev. 19:16). That's more than poetic alliteration; he is the very definition of royalty . . . and you are his child. Remind yourself of that again. Bring it to the front of your mind, and the center …
Sad to Strong
"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Neh. 8:10). "Sorrow" here is a really interesting word meaning worry, pain, and anger, and yet at the same time meaning make, carve, and shape. In other words, this is a negativity you create yourself. It's a reality made by focusing on what's …
The Mighty Pen
There are days you feel you could accomplish almost anything, and there are days taking a shower is quite an achievement. But even on days life seems to be taking more than it’s giving, you still have the power to decide what meaning your circumstances have. You get to determine what influence the fears, judgments, …
Making Sense
I know I’ve posted a version of this before, but I figure if I’m still trying to live it myself, maybe someone else is too. Most advice for a difficult season is to do something for yourself—work out, talk to a friend, shop, or douse yourself in various essential oils. They all have some value, …
