"Do not make yourself stressed, anxious, or sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength, your refuge, your tank” (Nehemiah 8:10b). Ok, so your Bible translation probably doesn't say "tank", but that’s the implication—God’s joy is your mobile fortress, an impenetrable armor around your mind and heart. We can look at our circumstances, …
The Way
God may lead you on paths that don't look like they make sense at the time—they may seem longer, barely trodden, and can go in strange directions. But, when you look back, you can see how wise his way was, and how good he is. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and don’t …
God Says
God has never told me, "Your bitterness is justified. I agree it's all the other person's responsibility." But he’s also never said to me, "It's all your fault, and all your consequences. Deal with it." What he has said to me is, "Come to me, you who are so wearied and burdened down, and I …
Expecting to Become
What you expect out of today is pretty much what you're going to get. That isn't some big revelation, but it's amazing how often I need to remind myself. I guess that's the point, isn't it—learning to become more aware of what's important. For me, that always begins with asking God who I’m becoming in …
Who’s Still in Charge
In 1 Samuel 30, David and his men returned from fighting one enemy to find another had stolen their families. They were overcome with anguish. David's men planned to kill him, because their misery concluded he must have failed God somehow. "But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God . . . and God …
Equip Your Spirit 