Just a thought— There's a deep desire in many people for authenticity—in relationships, government, media, and in spirituality. I believe it’s a God thing, a particular grace released to the world which can open doors to Jesus in ways religious traditions can sometimes obscure. But you can't be authentic with others if you don’t know …
Monday Jesus
“Monday. Damn. Another long week of stress and aggravation. For what? Nothing I do is appreciated, and everything I earn gets taken away. Nobody cares how hard I work, what I’ve been going through, or how much pain I’ve been in. No one cares what I really think or feel, and whatever I do never …
There’s Good Up Ahead
Even though you’re determined to go forward, the landscape can sometimes seem overwhelming. Just a few moments before taking this photo, we were in rain, wind, and fog. No matter what’s in front of you, remember you're never alone. Jesus really is with you, and though the journey hasn’t been easy, every step with him …
Hope Isn’t an Option
United with love and faith, hope is one of the the three things 1 Corinthians 13 says remain with us forever. Yet we rarely access this foundational part of God's nature; we’re so accustomed to the negativity and cynicism around us, we let them become mindsets. Hope is seen as childish naiveté. But maybe that's …
Go Climb a Tree
When something difficult happens, or you lose something important, God doesn't expect you to ignore the disappointment and push the pain down with a religious smile painted on your face. For whatever may be going on, it's a process that's deeper and more complex than just taking clinical steps from denial to acceptance. It's a …
Equip Your Spirit 