It's not too late. You aren’t really lost, even if you’ve wandered off judging your failures, rehearsing regrets, and wallowing in self-pity. Determine today, and every day, to not give in to the lie you’re beyond becoming the best version of yourself—the purposeful and powerful person God always sees when he looks at you. Most …
A Mary Heart
“The angel appeared to her and said, ‘Greetings, highly favored one! The Lord is with you!’ “ “ ‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May your word to me be fulfilled’ ” (Luke 1:28, 38a). “Mary treasured up all these things, and pondered them deeply in her heart” (Luke 2:19). I think one of …
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 …
An Invitation to Love
When you're joyful, peaceful, kind, humble, purposeful, obedient, and honorable, you are loved. But when you're depressed, anxious, bitter, self-righteous, self-piteous, self-centered, and have really screwed up . . . 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 …
Integrity
I woke a little early (1 am), and couldn’t go back to sleep. As I was praying, I kept thinking of those I’ve seen struggle with living in integrity. We’re careful to display our integrity to others by wearing masks which conform to the image of whichever denomination or belief system we’re trying to emulate. …
Equip Your Spirit 