The peace Jesus gives you is greater than the storms around you. There are terrible storms in this life that can devastate your soul. You can't out think them, outrun them, or overpower them. Not on your own. You know Jesus calmed a storm, and told his panicking friends they could do it. So you …
Sometimes Corny is Good
There are days you feel you could accomplish almost anything, and there are days taking a shower is quite an achievement. But even on days life seems to be taking more than it’s giving, you still have the power to decide what meaning your circumstances have. You get to determine what influence people’s fear and …
Changing Your Mind
I know I’ve posted a version of this before, but I find I’m still trying to live it myself, so maybe someone else is too. Most advice for a difficult season is to do something for yourself—work out, talk to a friend, shop, or douse yourself in various essential oils. They all have some value, …
Choose Wisely
The more pain, anxiety, and sadness that press in, the greater grace, peace, and joy that are available to overwhelm them. I can’t prove that. I can cite scriptures and share some of my story with you, but it’s still always going to come down to your choices. You choose whether to hoard your pain …
Life Among the Lilies
“They said to the young woman, ‘Go into the fields and catch all the little foxes that could spoil our vines.’ But the young woman responded, ‘My beloved is mine, and I am his. Therefore I know where he is, feeding his flock among the lilies.’ ” (Song of Songs 2:15-16). I’ve heard many messages …
Equip Your Spirit 