“God is love” (1 John 4:8). You've heard that so many times, it can lose its meaning. But to deal well with everyone and everything in your life means you need to be more intentional than ever about living in his love. Most of the enemy's resources are spent on getting you outside God’s love—living …
Imagine That
"What are you imagining about God?" (Nahum 1:9). The enemy wants to erode your faith. Not in religion, I don't think he cares much about that. But in God's character and nature. If he isn't good, then he doesn't really care what happens to you. If he isn't kind, then grace needs to be earned, …
The Good ‘Ol Days
I’ve had some difficult days recently. Long before the sun came up, I asked God if today will be a better one. He answered my heart, “I am good, and I’m always with you.” Sometimes, circumstances can get so hard you forget one of the most fundamental parts of your life in Jesus: because he’s …
Thoughts Worth Having
You can't afford to think differently about yourself than God does. Your circumstances and feelings are real, but pain, loss, fear, and anyone else's opinions of you don’t get to define who you are unless you let them. You’re the completely loved child of God, and you get to live confidently, powerfully, joyfully, and free, …
Let Peace Sink In
Let this verse sink in. You don’t keep your peace by striving or performing for it, or by figuring out everything else in your life first. God is the one who keeps you in peace, and your part is to receive it by resting in him. I love that "perfect peace" is "shalom shalom," peace …
