Your offense at what God hasn’t done is blinding you from seeing what he is. And your fear of what might go wrong is holding you back from experiencing how good he really is. “Jesus blessed the bread, then broke it and gave it to them. Suddenly, their eyes were opened, and they finally recognized …
What If
This is a good day to trade in your "Whatifs." You've had a constant level of stress coping with them, like the exasperation of trying to avoid school bullies. "What if I fail?" "What if there's not enough?" "What if they reject me?" "What if something bad happens?" "What if I get hurt?" "What if …
I WILL
“Even when it seems there’s nothing left, still I will rejoice in the Lord. I will be joyful in God, my Savior” (Hab. 3:17b-18). “I will rejoice.” I WILL rejoice. It’s a choice. God knows your difficult circumstances, but he delights to show you all that’s available to deal brilliantly with them, beginning with choosing …
The Heart of the Matter
“When Jesus saw Nathanael approaching, he said, ‘Now here is a true son of Israel—a man with a heart of genuine integrity’” (John 1:47, paraphrase). Your heart is known. When that revelation hits you, it can be disturbing, even frightening at first, because you have to really look at yourself—all that’s happened to you, and …
Bitter to Brilliant
Every day you have thoughts which only need a little attention to take root in your heart and mind. Good or bad, each one has the potential to grow into a mindset, a belief, and a way of life. When a negative thought demands attention, as soon as you’re able, take an emotional step back. …
Equip Your Spirit 