What revelations, experiences, and blessings of love, joy, and peace has God given you that no one can take away? That's your true wealth. When you keep that treasure in the center of your peace, then the fear of loss has no power, and you can bless people without needing anything in return. When that …
Love, Light, and Life
The holidays energize most people, but for some, rather than feeling happy and excited, they struggle through the season fighting dread and depression. Weary and worn down, it’s easy to default to “fight, flight, or freeze" responses to deal with everything, trying to either control circumstances, run away from them, or completely shield yourself. Those …
Poetry Reading
Ephesians 2:10 says, "we are his workmanship, created in Jesus Christ for acts of goodness." That word "workmanship" is "poiema,” the same root from which we get our word "poem." You are God's lyric masterpiece. "I will put my teachings in their minds, and write them on their hearts. I will be their God, and …
Hearing God
Fairly often I get asked how you know if you're actually hearing God, rather than being deceived by the enemy. Almost always the "Satan appears as an angel of light" verse from 2 Corinthians 11 is quoted as reason for their fear of not knowing God's authentic voice. The answer is in God’s character and …
A Lesson in Patience
"Lord, how much longer do I have to keep getting lessons about patience?" "Until you embrace patience as a gift to be treasured, instead of despising it as a principle to be endured." "Will I stop getting tested in it then?" "Then you'll be glad to have patience as a trusted and faithful companion who …
Equip Your Spirit 