In the Bible, the heart of the word "bless" means "to kneel." It's bending down in love and honor to lay hands on someone to declare good. It's more than encouragement—it's agreeing with God's vision for that person. It's opening a door and cheering on all the life he has in store for him or …
God Reaches Others by Loving You
“God, you are our unending grace and blessing. You radiate your joy in us, so that your ways may be known on earth, and your salvation among all nations” (Psalm 67:1-2, paraphrase). Think about this verse for a moment. It’s saying one of the greatest ways God reaches the world is through you living with …
Peace and Presence
“Now, may the Lord himself, the Lord of peace, pour into you his peace in every circumstance and in every possible way. The Lord’s tangible presence be with you all” (2 Thess. 3:16, TPT).
In His Peace
Some days, it’s all you can do to find a moment alone to breathe before you have to deal with the waves of dread trying to wash over you. But you can quiet those waves. You have the authority and ability to do that with Jesus. He’s inviting you right now to look squarely at …
You Become What You Focus On
I try to remind myself every day to take a step back with God to look at what I'm thinking and why. If I don't, it's easy to let a wound or offense dominate my heart and mind. If you're consumed with negatives like rejection and resentment, those are the filters you'll process your life …
Equip Your Spirit 