California Dreaming 

If everyone who sees a certain child curses her—telling her how stupid her choices are, how despised her efforts, and how worthless her life is, what do you think her chances are of a happy, successful life? So why do you do it to cities, states, and nations? I know what Jesus said about shaking …

Unite My Heart

"Teach me Your way, O Lord, so I can walk in Your truth. Unite my heart to live in awe of Your name" (Psalms 86:11). You know how you feel when you're on vacation—free, joyful, adventurous, rested, and wholly alive. That's how you're supposed to live every day. But for most, the moment you get …

Unfearing

Getting a bigger, clearer picture of your life means letting go of fear and bitterness and letting God fill up that space with His presence, and His view of your life.  Read the "I ams" and the scriptures out loud, if possible. Take time to answer the questions with God, and let Him take you …

Being in Love

When you're faithful , joyful, and productive, You are loved. When you're selfish, anxious, and lost,  You are loved.  It's not about performing to earn God's love. It's simply about responding to it. There's nothing you can do to make God love you more, and nothing you can do to diminish His love for you, …