How you hear is as important as what you hear. In Luke 15, Jesus tells the story of a wealthy man's sons, both of whom had spiritual hearing problems. The father told them all he had would someday be theirs. The elder son took that to mean he had to joylessly perform for it every …
The Real You
Statistically, this week is supposed to be one of the most depressing for people—it’s cold and dark, and the post-holiday blues and already failed resolutions add to the malaise of many. But that’s not you. The Christmas you, the one who lives in wonder, excitement, freedom, joy, peace, and who is so intimately connected to …
The Greatest of These
You’re responsible for the love God has invested in you. You already know that, but sometimes you need to remind yourself. Otherwise, when things get difficult, it’s easy to default to locking love away, especially from anyone you think might drain or misrepresent it. Much of what separates the fearful, who hold love back, from …
Keep a Burning Heart Without Burning Out
Just a thought for those who've felt burdened down, or even burned out, trying to pray for and minister to people: Please remember to not let yourself get so overwhelmed by the needs, you forget to whom you're praying. You can get so focused on what's wrong, you turn prayer and ministry into systems to …
Delightful Year
As you walk a little further into 2020, take a moment to remind yourself one of the most important parts of your spiritual journey is delighting yourself in God. "Delight" may seem like an outdated word, but I don't think there's a more powerful one for approaching a new year. Delighting in God is the …
Equip Your Spirit 