I know you know this, but we all need a reminder sometimes. Your Heavenly Father isn’t testing you to see if you’re good enough, and he’s not punishing you when you’re not. He is, however, brilliant at using the difficult circumstances of this world to train you to be amazing at overcoming them. God saw …
Monday Reset
"He will give you the desires of your heart, and fulfill all your purpose” (Psalm 20:4). Let that verse soak into your heart and head. I know tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, and negative, difficult, tragic things happen to positive, productive, wonderful people. But don’t let what’s gone wrong—or the fear of what could—write the narrative of …
The Flow
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, so we may rejoice and be glad all our days" (Psalm 90:14). This world is beautiful, but it’s also broken. The first thoughts you need to reset in your heart and mind every day are that you are increasingly empowered with peace, you have full access …
Mustard Wine
Every winter, mustard seeds reappear in the vineyards, sown by vintners to help suppress fungal pathogens and root-killing nematodes. When they’re plowed under in the spring, they also provide nutrients to the vines. The thought that the seed Jesus chose to represent faith protects and nourishes the symbol of joy, healing, blessing, and his own …
The Heart of the Matter
Thinking of those who struggle with more acute pain on days that are a happy celebration for most others. “God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them . . . Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear” (1 John 4:16b & 18a). …
Equip Your Spirit 