"Peace. Be still" (Mark 4:39). When the disciples woke Jesus because they were scared of the storm, he was upset with them—not because they had tried to calm the storm and failed, but because they had put their trust only in what Jesus could do for them, instead of what they could do because of …
Unbroken
No one can avoid experiencing a broken heart. But that doesn’t mean pain gets to define you. What really determines the course of your life is how you respond when God asks you to give him the pieces. "Lord, unite the broken pieces of my heart with yours. Heal me, so I can know you …
Love Works
The Bible says, "faith works by love" (Gal. 5:6). Think about that for a moment. Faith is activated, operated, energized—by love. It doesn't work by adhering to a set of rules, performing principles well enough, or by chanting, "I believe–I believe–I believe" until something happens. Faith declares, "You love me, Jesus. You truly love me, …
Remember
Remembering who you are is good. Remembering who God says you are is life transforming. "I am the Lord who heals you and makes you whole" (Exodus 15:26). "You are my greatest treasure" (Deut. 7:6). "I have come to you so that you may have life, and have it to its fullest" (John 10:10). "This …
Eternal Life
No one but God may be able to fully understand the meaning of life, but more than ever I believe part of it can be found in choosing faith, hope, and love when every mortal part of you would rather give in to their opposites.
Equip Your Spirit 