Recognize when you're relating to God as an orphan. It's "Our Father", not "Oh Distant and Inconsistently Accessible Being". You are a beloved son or daughter. You don't have to beg God to listen or pay attention to you. His delight is to know your heart and for you to know His. He …
Resurrection Morning
' I woke thinking about what the moments before Jesus' resurrection were like. There is an angel at the tomb, tall and powerful. His armor is battle–worn, but beautiful. His face is a paradox as well—ancient and fresh, stern and full of love. He has guarded Jesus from the moment He was in Mary's womb. …
Enough
"There were those around the people of Judah that set out to discourage them, and make them too afraid to go on building. They bribed officials to work against them and frustrate their plans" (Ezra 4.4). 'Afraid' here doesn't just mean frighten. It means to cause someone's mind to be cast down in fear. It …
The Power of Blessing
Blessing equips what faith believes. Blessing is not just about finances; that's what we have reduced it to. It is recognizing, declaring, encouraging, resourcing, and empowering others in the identity for which God created them. Blessing is not to be held back until you judge someone worthy of it. This is why so many families …
Dealing with the Negative
At every negative you encounter, you're learning more about what doesn't work, what you don't want, and what isn't you. If you see a difficult season for the value it has, you don't have to default to despising your life. You can deal with your circumstances intentionally by bringing them immediately to God—before they have …
Equip Your Spirit 