(Re)New Day

It was wrong in so many ways, and hurt you deeply. It should never have happened. But it's up to you to not let it keep happening. Take its power away by bringing it into the light with someone you can trust. Starve it to death by forgiving. Even if they never know, forgive for …

God and God Alone

I’m wondering if there’s anyone else besides me who’s struggled with needing others to be happy before you allow yourself to be. One of the most powerful gifts you can give yourself is recognizing when you’re depending on the state of others for your own sense of well-being and self-worth. No one else but God …

Season of Repentance

“Jesus began to proclaim his message with these words: “Keep turning away from your sins and come back to God, for heaven’s kingdom realm is now accessible” (Matthew 4:17). The word "repent" isn't supposed to be a controlling, religious word. To the contrary, it's an empowering, liberating covenant between you and God. Because of what …

Breakthrough Powerup

I think the enemy is threatened most by what he doesn't have any more—a relationship with God, and the joy, peace, hope, and love that overflows from it. Even the best of his counterfeits are poor imitations in those areas, so he spends most of his time tempting you to build walls of bitterness, anxiety, …

Embrace the Day

Today is a brand new day. I know how trite that may read, but it really is new. It's never happened before. It's completely unique and unwritten. Pain may tell you to it's going to be just like every other day, and fear may lie it’s going to be worse. But you don't have to …