When Viggo Mortensen began filming “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, his sword didn't feel natural. So, he carried it everywhere, and was often in armor walking through the towns of New Zealand. The sword became a part of him. Rather than referring to him as Mr. Mortensen, many called him Aragorn, the persona he …
Breaking Through Impossible
“Impossible” is often how we define situations we’re looking at through past disappointments, judgments from others, and deeply held fears. Release ownership of your disappointments to God. You’re not going to get lost obsessing over what hasn’t happened, or might have. You’re going to walk forward, focusing on what God says is possible. Forgive those …
Love Like a Champion
We certainly need to use discernment in our relationships and encounters with people. But it’s supposed to be a partner with wisdom, not with punishment. The cost of seeing people outside God’s grace to condemn them is high. It forces you to install perception filters of self–pity, bitterness, and self–righteousness, so you can view others …
Choosing a Path
Some of the most aggressive, confrontational people I’ve met have also been the most insecure and ineffective. And some of the nicest ones have been hiding the most anger and pain. Then there’s those genuinely peaceful ones. Every day you choose one of three paths as you face your circumstances: Control. In your own strength, …
Empowered to Bless
You’re empowered to bless the hell out of people, cities, and nations. I'm not trying to be irreverent, just the opposite. I’ve had dreams most of my life in which people are tortured by their circumstances, anguished by fear, and powerless to break free. Trying to convince them they’re controlled by demonic lies just makes …
Equip Your Spirit 