“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened down, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). "The kingdom of God is . . . righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit." (Romans 14:17). "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God—and …
The Best Day of Your Life
The best days of your life don't happen by chance. "Delight yourself in God all day, every day. Celebrate Him with your life! Be fair, gentle, and patient, a genuine blessing to everyone you meet. Help them realize how near the Lord is to them. Let go of worry. Lift all your thoughts, prayers, and …
Heartbeat
There are places in the Valley of Shadow that are darker than others. There is no light, no wind, and no sound, other than the scraping of your hands and feet against the rock and dust. When you collapse in silent anguish, too dry and exhausted for tears or voice, there is only your …
Hopemoreness
Never let hopelessness become a state. Don't surrender to its lies that you have no choice but to let it kill your heart and take over your mind. Don't become submissive to its presence, believing the garbage that it's what God thinks you deserve. Hopelessness is never God's will for you. Counter the first sign …
Run, Soar, Rest, Run
Training, competing, overcoming, succeeding—they're all part of the human spirit. But if your innermost definition of success is anything other than pleasing God simply because he loves you, your spirit will never be content. The one who's stronger, faster, and smarter than you tomorrow will write your story. The expectations and judgments of others will …
Equip Your Spirit 