I want an unburdened life. And I want one for you, too. Not an ignorant, apathetic, or lazy life. Just the opposite, a life of purpose, intentionality, and perseverance. But there's a big difference between persevering in freedom and trudging under burden. In the love and liberty of Jesus, there is a life free from …
Rise
Are you ready to rise? Not in judgment or retribution, but to walk with Jesus and do what He is doing. "Near the time He would be crucified and rise again, Jesus set His mind to go to Jerusalem, and wanted to go through Samaria to get there. The Samaritans of a village wouldn't receive …
Heart and Head
You can't reason with your head what God has intended to be perceived by your heart. Psalm 27 says, "When You said, 'Seek My face', my heart responded to You. I would be lost if I did not know in my heart I would see Your goodness here, in the land of the living." Your …
Changing Direction
Usually the only times you hear the word "repent" are in judgment or sarcasm. The word makes you think either of angry, sweaty, polyester-suited preachers, or of the reality-challenged guy with the sandwich board sign. The word has come to be understood in our culture as "be exactly like me or else". The word is …
Upgrade Day
Today isn't just a get–through–it day. It's upgrade day. There's been too much evil going on in the world to let one opportunity pass by to increase your ability to live in God's peace and power. I was reading psalm 62, and something jumped out to me: "He alone is my rock and my salvation, …
Equip Your Spirit 