In the Old Testament, watchmen were those who relentlessly looked for the enemy outside their walls. But in the New Testament, watchers are those who joyfully look for Jesus everywhere they go: "‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and …
A Little Affirmation
Sometimes when you’re feeling a little lost or drained, it helps to take a moment to reset your head and heart. Try something like: “Jesus, I am who you say I am. Every day I’m growing in your ways, truth, and life. Even when it doesn’t seem like it, I know you’re strengthening and blessing …
Soak Yourself
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened down, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28). "The kingdom of God is . . . righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). "Look with wonder at the depth of the Father’s marvelous love he has lavished on us! He has …
Just a Thought
Just a thought . . . Patience and passivity aren’t the same thing. Don’t let them be. Passivity is surrendering your identity in God to whatever is happening to you or around you. Patience is wrapping yourself in God’s presence until you’re confident about who he is for you in this, who you’re becoming through …
One of My Favorite Scriptures
In 1 Samuel 30, David and his men return from fighting one enemy army to find another has stolen their families and all they have. They’re so overcome with anguish, the men plan to kill David, because their misery warps their thinking to conclude he must have failed God somehow. "But David strengthened himself in …
Equip Your Spirit 