I've hesitated posting this for days, not because I'm concerned someone's going to be offended by it, but because I still feel so far from living it. I'm not trying to be irreverent, just the opposite. It's a serious thing to me. I've had several dreams in which people were walking around in their own …
Disarming Desperate
God is not desperate. Everyone knows that feeling of impassioned anxiety, and most have made powerful pleas to God from there. But the reality is there is absolutely nothing in your life that has God worried or anxious. Including politics. If His goal is for you to become like Him (2 Cor. 3:18, Gal. 2:20, …
The Last Door
The three doors leading to the outside world were each engraved, the first had the word "Fear," the second, "Ignorance," and the third, "Peace." She turned to that one first, because thought she'd never really known Peace, it was a constant desire of her heart. But the ancient, massive door was imposing, and guarded by …
Enjoying Paradox
"Wait on the Lord. Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say, on the Lord" (Psalm 27:14). "I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised" (Joshua 1:3). Wait. Go. Stay here. Get moving. These verses seem to be a paradox, and if you see …
Perfectionism is Paralysis
Matthew 5:48 reads "be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect." But that doesn't mean without mistake. It means to be whole and mature, full of integrity and honor. God isn't cruel. He doesn't give love, then take it away if you're not "perfect." You are unconditionally loved and accepted, and this life is …
Equip Your Spirit 