"Love never fails" (1 Corinthians 13:8). You've seen love between people fail. Sometimes terribly. The more experience you have with people, the less true this verse seems. Over the years I've had a lot of people ask me about it because they've been through so much pain in their relationships. The word for "fail" in …
Just a Reminder
How do you know if it’s God speaking to your heart, a deception, or just your own thoughts? Because the enemy sucks at faking love, joy, peace, and kindness. And so do you. Even if you don’t have all the answers (or even all the questions) for what you’re facing, when you see/feel/sense the direction …
Sorrow to Joy
"Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). The word translated as "sorrow" in this verse is really interesting. As you might expect, it means grief, worry, anger, and pain. But it’s also a word meaning make, shape, carve, and mold. This is a negativity you create yourself. It's …
Writing Today’s Chapter
"He will give you the desires of your heart, and fulfill all your purpose” (Psalm 20:4). Let that verse soak in. I know tomorrow isn’t guaranteed, and negative, difficult, tragic things happen to positive, productive, wonderful people. But don’t let what’s gone wrong—or the fear of what could—write the narrative of your life. Write a …
First Thoughts
"Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, so we may rejoice and be glad all our days" (Psalm 90:14). This world is beautiful, but it’s also broken. The first thoughts you need to reset in your heart and mind every day are that you are increasingly empowered with peace, you have full access …
Equip Your Spirit 