Psalm 116 reads, "I believed in you, so I exclaimed, 'I am deeply troubled, Lord.' In my anxiety, I cried out to you, 'These people are all liars! (vv. 10–11)' " Deep anxiety? Complaining about people? What kind of faith is that? It's an honest one. An authentic one. A faith that acknowledges there are …
Grace First
Some days require a little extra grace. Most Mondays do. But remind yourself that's okay—God doesn't budget it. There's more than enough grace for all you need and want to do today. Just remember grace works best as an overflow: spend time letting God heal your heart and renew your mind before asking him to …
We’re All People
People can be . . . challenging. But don’t forget you’re people too. Be mindful that the resentful attitudes and petty behaviors you encounter in others don’t poison you into becoming even more bitter than they are. One of the worst toxins is believing people need to earn your approval before you’ll express love, joy, …
Love Never Fails
"Love never fails" (1 Corinthians 13:8). When you’re young, it’s a verse full of romantic promise. When you’re—let’s just say more experienced—it can seem like little more than poetic hyperbole. But it’s neither. “Love never fails” doesn’t mean all our relationships and dreams work out the way we want. It means God has all the …
A Little More Grace
Time does not heal all wounds. Some traumas are life-changing. The grief is constant, deeper than anyone understands, and the memories do not go away. But neither does grace. God's grace isn't a drug to make you forget parts of your life. And it's not a shovel for burying your pain. Grace is the strength …
Equip Your Spirit 