I am healing you. I am restoring you. Some of the discomfort you feel is me dealing with where these wounds and lies came from. I know they've been painful, but if you'll trust me, if you'll not hold back any pieces of your heart and mind, I will take them all and make you …
Go for the Gold
Angi and I were hiking through the redwoods when she spotted this tree. From the angle we viewed it, the base appeared to be a lion's head and mane. I was half–expecting it to speak in Liam Neeson's Aslan voice. As we stared at it for a while, I was reminded of a dream I …
Accomplished
God always has more in mind than accomplishing the work in front of you. He has accomplishing you in mind. You aren't a means to an end. You aren't expendable. You’re his child. You’re the object of his love, and he’s completely committed to helping you become all he says you can be. You can …
Truth or Consequences
People need truth. But before declaring yourself the winner of another social media argument, remember that real truth is a person. If your words and actions don't create an opportunity for someone to have an encounter with the nature and character of Jesus, then all you're expressing is an opinion. Opinions are fine, but the …
Suit Up
Sometimes what we call spiritual armor is really just a kind of religious numbness we hope will shield us from being hurt again. But instead of protecting, it insulates us from truth and love, and actually attracts more offense and wounding. "Put on the whole armor of God." The language used in Ephesians 6 means …
