“God is love” (1 John 4:8). You've heard that so many times, it can lose its meaning. But to deal well with everyone and everything facing you means you need to be more intentional than ever about living in his love. Most of the enemy's resources are spent on getting you outside God’s love—living in …
Imagine That
"What are you imagining about God?" (Nahum 1:9). When I experience something difficult, the enemy will do everything possible to get me to agree with lies that God isn't always good, he doesn't really care what happens to me, and he only pays attention if I beg hard enough, or perform well enough. His peace, …
Thinking With God
You can't afford to think differently about yourself than God does. Your circumstances and your feelings about them are real, but pain, loss, fear, and anyone else's opinions of you don’t get to define who you are unless you let them. You’re the completely loved child of God, and you get to live confidently, powerfully, …
Holy Ground and Sacred People
"The earth is the Lord's, and all it contains—the world, and all who live in it." If Psalm 24:1 is true, then everywhere you step is holy ground, and everyone you meet is sacred to him. Every day you encounter people who think nothing of using, abusing, judging, and rejecting you. But that doesn't change …
Strength to be a Healer
Hurt people hurt people, and healed people heal people. And every day—sometimes every hour—it’s up to you which process you're going to live in. But before that thought becomes overwhelming, renew your mind and encourage your heart by remembering you’re never alone in this, and completing it doesn’t rely on your strength: “I’ve learned to …
Equip Your Spirit 