Peace Full

God's peace isn't freedom from conflict. His peace is freedom from fear, resentment, and despair through every conflict you encounter. “Instead of worrying, pray. Tell God all you’re thinking, and thank him for all he’s done. As you give him the burdens of your mind and the focus of your heart, you’ll experience his peace, …

Breaking Out

“The Breaker will rise before you and make a way through the wall. He is your Lord and King, and he will lead you every step of the way” (Micah 2:13, paraphrase). This verse from Micah is one of my favorites. It describes how God rises up to break his people out of their prisons …

Attention, Please

You can't handle the insanity in the world by giving it all your attention. I know that may seem like a trite aphorism, but the negativity inherent in many of the challenges before you can suck the life out of your identity, resources, and relationship with God. That negativity wants you to constantly fear what …

Supernatural Resources

Faith, hope, and love aren’t finite resources you earn, spend, or lose. Faith is your renewed way of thinking, seeing, and living. Hope is the atmosphere you inhale and exhale. And love—love is the core of your identity, the unassailable soul of who you are in Christ no matter who or what says otherwise. Your …