There is a great exchange happening as you continue your faith journey in Christ. The outer life, the value you place on the things of this world, grows strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace. The inner life takes on a heightened imp…
God has given you a lane assignment for the race He has called you to run. Run your race with endurance. The word “endurance” refers to a cheerful and deliberate resolve in the face of trials, resistance, and suffering. Pro Tip: What Go…
Brother Lawrence, born in 1614 in Lorraine, France, was a monk in a Carmelite monastery. He came to understand that the ultimate end for mankind was to love and be loved by God by constantly turning his mind back to God. He called it, “The Pra…
The cry of every heart is to be free. It is in your DNA and is believed to be an inalienable right of every person. Some days it seems as if everything in this fallen world is aligned against your freedom. Authentic freedom has less to do with your…
What God, through Christ, has done for us is immeasurable! He has anointed us (empowered), set His seal on us (declaring that we are His), and placed His Holy Spirit in us (dwelling within us) as a guarantee of the amazing life that is to come.Pro T…
As we engage a new week, the words of the missionary ring true, inspiring us to “stand firm” in a world that is shaking and shifting. Nevertheless, we remain steadfast, anchored by the sure Word, and guided by an unshakable Hope as we gi…
In 1995, Joyce Meyer released her book, 'The Battlefield of the Mind.' It was, and still is, one of the best books I have read regarding our need to constantly guard our thoughts, renew our minds, and replace negative thoughts (lies) with the truth …
We become what we behold. We gravitate toward what we gaze upon. Garbage in, garbage out. Life in, life out. You alone are the Gatekeeper of your mind and what you dwell on.Scripture gives us a clear path for occupying our mental space. Focus on wha…
The Bible has much to say about your mind and thought life. The old cliché rings true, “As the head goes, so goes the body.” What we think about influences and shapes what we do and who we become. We need to start thinking about …
The current state of our world is weighing heavily on our hearts and minds. In my vocation, I meet people daily who are permeated with anxiety, apprehension, and fear. The violent assault upon the heart is relentless. However, the love of God in Ch…
Jesus authorized you to go, engage, and instruct everyone in the Jesus Way of Life. The Jesus Way is not just about church attendance and Bible study. It’s a complete reframing of how you see, approach, and live life. Practice this way of lif…
In my experience as an apprentice of Jesus, many of my greatest tests came in the wake of significant moments on my faith journey. Others would say the same. We see the same pattern in Jesus’ journey as well. He had celebrated his baptism by …
It’s Monday. There was a time when I dreaded Mondays. It marked the end of the weekend and the beginning of the workweek. However, when I learned that work was honorable and that I could glorify God through my work, it transformed work into an…
When this house of cards, the culture we live in, is crumbling and falling apart, you don’t have to. You can live up in a down world because the Spirit living in and working through you produces fruit that is evident and effectual. The Greek …
In our striving to be liked, followed, and friended, we can fall into the trap of living to please and gain the approval of others. The Missionary reminds us that the only One you need to please is God. He is for you, and if He is for you, what does…
As we keep our minds stayed upon God, we can enjoy the perfect peace of God that surpasses all understanding. The phrase “perfect peace” is the Hebrew word Shalom, meaning complete, whole, lacking nothing. Read slowly the words of Amy Ca…
Here we are at the beginning of a new week. Winter has finally played its hand, “baby, it's cold outside.” The morning frost creates a sense of calm and quiet over the landscape. It’s as if nature is reminding us that it’s ti…
We tend to think in contrasts and opposites: black - white, hot - cold, day - night, up - down, right - left. It sets up an either/or scenario where a choice must be made to go with one or the other. The Apostle gives us a bold list: be on guard, st…
Whenever you see words or phrases repeated in the scriptures, pay attention and take note of what is being emphasized. The apostle was clear and emphatic that when difficult times and evil days come, our response is to armor up and stand. We don&rs…
The distinctive purpose of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Acts is to empower the church as a whole and each follower of Jesus for ministry. It is good to be refreshed and renewed, once again, by receiving the fullness of who He is and what He …
Whatever you can dare to ask or imagine, God is able to do immeasurably more! I believe our ‘asks’ of God are too small. Listen to someone pray, and you’ll hear the word ‘just’ inserted ad infinitum. ‘Just’ …
As we earnestly pray for reformation and revival, we must be willing to acknowledge and embrace the wildness of God. Pete Greig (founder, 24/7 Prayer Movement) calls this 'The Rewilding of God.' Theologian Walter Brueggemann writes, ‘We live …
The setting was The Last Supper. Jesus and His disciples were gathered around the table, and Jesus was giving them a litany of final words and teachings before His betrayal and ultimate act of love. After introducing the person and work of the Holy…
The return to Jerusalem, rebuilding the fortified wall around the city, and finding the Word of God in the rubble and ruins of a once-great city led to one of the greatest revivals recorded in Scripture. It began with Reformation, a return to God&rs…
