Keep thinking/praying about rain—too much rain back east, and rain needed over the fires here in California. And it keeps reminding me of another kind of rain: "Those that are mine are like refreshing dew, like rain on dry grass to everyone around them. But they’re like lions to the enemy" (Micah 5:7-8, paraphrased). Those …
My Peace I Give You
“Peace. Be still” (Mark 4:39). "Peace." Say it out loud over your relationships. Speak it out over all your circumstances. Say it again, not as a wish or a plea, but as a declaration of the reality created by God's presence in your life. This peace–filled reality is "shalom," meaning to be secure, joyful, prosperous, …
Seeing the Joy
"Count it all joy when you're surrounded by circumstances that test your heart" (James 1:2). This isn't a "fake it 'til you make it" verse. There isn't one. "Count it all joy" means you're empowered by Jesus to live in joy despite your circumstances. It means the grace God has made available for your situation …
Take Another Step
Yes, you're still battling pain, fear, and uncertainty, and your circumstances haven't changed yet. It feels paralyzing. But there's more than enough healing, peace, and grace in Jesus available to go forward, even if all that looks like today is simply refusing to be afraid. You're a child of faith, a warrior of hope, and …
What do You See?
“The one who seeks good finds delight, but the student of evil becomes evil” (Proverbs 11:27). If you're always looking for what's wrong, guess what? You'll find something wrong. That kind of mindset is exhausting, constantly creating and maintaining systems to manage life, as it tries to control everything you judge as righteous and unrighteous. …
Equip Your Spirit 