The three large doors were marked with engraved metal plaques above each. The first read "Fear," the second, "Ignorance," and the third, "Peace." She turned to that one first, because though she'd never really known peace, it was a constant desire of her heart. But the ancient door was blocked by several sword–wielding guards, all …
Lentils
I've had 2 Samuel 23:11-12 on my mind a lot lately. Little is known of Shammah's life, but what I do know has for many years made him one of my favorite people in the Bible. His decision to fight when all others had quit has encouraged me through more rejections, disappointments, and difficult times …
All You Need to Overcome
Being a child of God doesn’t mean you won’t face difficulties. But it does mean in every trial you face, all you need to overcome it is there, if you’ll look for it with eyes of grace instead of resentment. For example, you can let someone’s rejection hurt, isolate, and embitter you. Or, you can …
Reignited
“I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you and prayed. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a confident, determined mindset” (2 Tim 1:6-7). This word from Paul to Timothy is for you, too. The …
Choose Your Battleground
Don't just pick your battles—choose your battleground. The enemy will do anything to get you to abandon the limitless strength of God’s presence to exhaustively strive on the bloody fields of bitterness, hopelessness, and fear. The situation you’re facing isn’t even so much about the fight itself as it is learning to live in ever–increasing …
Equip Your Spirit 