When Jesus says to love those who’ve made themselves your enemies, honor those who hate you, bless those who want you to fail, and pray for those who’ve hurt you (Luke 6:27-28), he isn't sacrificing, punishing, testing, or using you. He's empowering you. Prayer enables you to see people and circumstances as he sees them, …
Web Head
Webs are beautiful, when you’re not walking your face into them. But when I do walk into one (cue most interesting man in the world voice), I remember the promise God gave me a long time ago. He said if he could teach spiders to build something so brilliant and beautiful, then I should stop worrying …
Just a Reminder
Just a reminder for when you’re feeling alone and isolated. You don't have to work or beg God to listen. He loves talking with you—you're his child, not an unknown employee. You have his full attention, and you never need to be afraid of how he's going to respond. Even if there’s something he wants …
Consider Joy
"Consider it pure joy when you’re surrounded by circumstances that test your heart" (James 1:2). This isn't God telling you to push down your feelings, and “fake it 'til you make it.” There isn't one. "Consider it pure joy" means you're empowered by Jesus to live in joy despite your circumstances. Even when what you’re …
Peace. Be Still.
“Peace. Be still” (Mark 4:39). "Peace." Say it out loud over your relationships. Speak it out over all your circumstances. Say it again, not as a wish or a plea, but as a declaration of the reality created by God's presence in your life. Peace isn’t a religious placebo, it’s genuine joy, confidence, and rest …
Equip Your Spirit 