The Self You’ve Been Wrestling With
When I wrote my first book about righteousness in 2003, my grandmother was 83 years old. Even at that age, I greatly admired her. She was hospitable, beautiful, and in every way reminded me of the [...]
You Can’t Go Back
The only thing worse than your past is a future that's bound by the past. In three short words, Jesus gave us a visual of this when He said, "Remember Lot's wife" (Luke 17:32). Another translation [...]
I Have Not Arrived
Do you know anyone who's ever said (and meant it): "I have arrived" (?) I'm not talking about getting off the plane in the Caribbean for vacation, or teasingly showing up at the parent's house for [...]
Can You Hear Me Now?
You've heard it. You can quote it. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" Jesus said this several times as He ministered to the multitudes regarding the truths of God's Kingdom. And now, over [...]
What Does It Mean to Have Joy?
"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Romans 14:17). If you've followed me for very long, you know that I love the word righteousness [...]
You Get What You Deposit
Ok, so in Christians circles you hear this said a lot: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." In fact, I'm one to bring it up pretty often myself. But let's read it [...]
Your Purpose Barometer
Sometimes you have to go back to the beginning. Why am I here? How did I get here? What am I doing? Am I making a difference? These are natural human questions pointed directly toward the [...]
His Death is Your Life
I have a sweet friend who used to teach kindergarten. She told me about a discussion some of her students once had about Easter. She said one particular little girl told the others, "It's just so [...]
Testimony: Another Level
God is using Mirror Ministries to reach an unseen people group: prison inmates. We receive mail every week from men and women requesting our books and most letters share a testimony of what they are learning [...]
A Repentant Heart
"The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God..." --but a repentant heart does. Whether you thought it was staged or not, everyone who watched (or heard about) the Oscars on Sunday saw this [...]
It’s Time to Rest
There is a rest in God. To rest means to cease from work— and in the Christian world, ”works” is not a word we want to get entangled with. Religion produces works. The do’s and don’ts [...]
Sin Vs. Destiny
I was recently listening to a podcast with Dan Mohler, who came highly recommended because of his teachings on our identity in Christ. Many of you know this is one of my favorite topics, so I [...]
You Can Trust the Anointing
I woke up this morning with this rolling around in my spirit: The anointing of God precedes you, prepares you, and propels you. As I laid in bed considering this thought, each word reminded me of [...]
Have I Told You Lately
Do you remember the words of Rod Stewart’s song, ”Have I told you lately that I love you?” I may be dating myself by even bringing it up, but it’s a classic. Most people listen to [...]
Short-Lived Faith
We live in an hour where short-lived faith won’t suffice. What I mean is, if you and I are going to endure to the end as Jesus encouraged, it’s going to take more than Sunday morning [...]
Two Promises to a Great Season
A new season is upon us! But what to do? Will we repeat what we've always done? Or will we see new growth in the areas that matter most to us? I'd like to say, if [...]
The Bigger Picture
Joseph said to them, “Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God?” (Genesis 50:19). Have you ever wished you could make decisions for God? Or maybe, you’ve been on the other side [...]
New Year, New You?
What is it about January that makes us want to start fresh (or for some, start over)? I know the obvious answer, but honestly, we could start anew anytime we want— there isn’t any magical fairy [...]
