In 2 Kings 19, the enemy sent a threatening letter to the king, mocking his faith, declaring themselves superior in every way, and vowing to destroy him. Though he had authority and power, the king became overwhelmed with fear and frustration. I suppose he could have reacted in the same spirit, and either escalated the …
Monday Jesus
Part of your new life in Christ is having the power to let go of your old one. You are a new creation in Christ, but the negative patterns you've learned throughout your life still need to be displaced. Every time you recognize one of those old patterns trying to take control, it's an opportunity …
Navigating the Wilderness
King David wrote some his most difficult times were like walking through the valley of the shadow of death. When you’re there, it can feel like your only options are to trudge aimlessly in voiceless desperation, or surrender to the pain and lay down to die. This is a place of paradox, however, that holds …
Take a Walk
You're using every ounce of your heart, mind, and strength, as if you're trying to hold a door closed against a raging wall of water. It feels like more than you can handle. But. Overwhelmed is not beaten. Take a step back. God is right there with you. He has been the whole time. Take …
You Hold the Key
Pain is either a teacher or a jailer. It's your choice whether you'll use your experiences as a step of wisdom as you risk going higher, or as another link in the chain that's dragging you deeper into the dungeon. The jailers will try to put you in cages made of everything from fear, shame, …
Equip Your Spirit 