Overcoming

What do Moses, Elijah, David, Solomon, and Paul have in common? Besides having powerful experiences in God's presence, they all went through times of depression. It may feel as if you're alone in your discouragement, but please know you're not. God's presence—his love, joy, peace, kindness, goodness, wisdom, grace, energy, confidence, creativity—is greater than every …

Wait Up

"How much of human life is lost in waiting?" –Emerson Most of us have been taught to wait on God in a way which separates us from him. We think we have to prove we’re good enough, and keep doing it until we’ve earned a drive-by visit from him. But the word “wait” in the …

Mission One

The mission of your life in Christ isn't to defeat evil. That's just a side benefit. In your unique way, the mission is the reconciliation of people to their heavenly Father through Jesus. So when you look at someone, your first thought shouldn't be about how to fight against their negativity, or what to do …

Breakthrough

I have faced this wall before. There is no door. It's too high and sheer to climb over. It's endlessly long, and I can't go around it. I cannot get through it. I've tried, over and over, and each time walked away in frustration and despair. But, this time seems different somehow. Rather than attacking …

Take Another Step

Yes, you're still battling pain, fear, and uncertainty, and your circumstances haven't changed yet. At times, it’s felt paralyzing. But there's more than enough healing, peace, and grace in Jesus available to go forward, even if all that looks like right now is just refusing to be afraid. ‪You're a child of faith, a warrior …