Home from War
I recently saw someone at church I hadn't seen in a long time. As soon as we had a chance to greet one another, I made a bee line to him to say hi and give [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Understand This
God doesn’t want any of us walking in the dark. He knows the light of His Word and His presence bring comfort, faith, and confidence. This is true of every obstacle or area of confusion. God [...]
Fighting Back
To be behind enemy lines is a military term that means you are on their turf, but not on their side. This understanding makes our position as believers in this world very important. In other words, God wants [...]
As Simple as 1,2,3
Everything we’ve been learning is only knowledge unless we apply it. James 1:22-24 says, "Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything but, letting the Word go in one ear [...]
Let’s Wake Up
Have you seen the movie Awakenings with Robin Williams? The movie came out in 1990 and is based on a true story about victims of an encephalitis epidemic that left people in a catatonic state. In [...]
You Don’t Have to Perform
One of my favorite quotes ever is: “The wheel’s still spinning, but the hamster’s dead” (author unknown). I think it speaks to me because my early Christian life was a vicious cycle of trying to do [...]
A New Measuring Stick
I'm not much of a roller coaster gal, but I've been to plenty of amusement parks in my life (mostly for the food!) and I've noticed how many rides have a height requirement at the entrance. [...]
Cricket Mentalities
I recently told you righteousness is God’s RIGHT SYSTEM. The real definition of righteousness is right-standing with God; the ability to stand before Him without guilt or inferiority as if you had never sinned. What’s interesting [...]
A Mean Trick of the Enemy
So let’s talk about condemnation. Number one, it’s a mean trick of the devil. Number two, it’s a self-pronounced sentence of guilt (meaning, it's fed to you by the devil). And hopefully the obvious number three [...]
God’s Guidance System
If your car doesn't have a built-in GPS, your smart phone probably does. It’s your map or guidance system (to keep you on the right course). And now that paper maps are a thing of the [...]
A Great Trade
Beautiful GodLaying Your majesty asideYou reached out in love to show me lifeLifted from darkness into lightKing for a slaveTrading Your righteousness for shame These are the opening words of the song, Like An Avalanche by [...]
My Prayer for Healing
With any kind of sickness (big or small), I always remember my prayer for healing works on this principle: Natural + Supernatural = Work Together Too often, we rely on one or the other (most people [...]
Finding a Self to Live With
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The Professional School of Psychology did an interesting study on the life of Abraham Lincoln. Due to documented reports of depression, they handed out an assignment to students [...]
Finding a Purpose to Live For
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 One of the things I find stunning in the scriptures is the confidence of Jesus regarding His purpose. I have never chalked it up as, "Oh, He's the [...]
Empty Words & Idle Talk
Part 1 | Part 2 Recently, I talked about the importance of discretion. And I made statement I want to clarify: A lack of discretion is a sign of insecurity. We can blame ignorance on our [...]
Do I Want To Be Transparent?
"Is it about me? Or is it about them?" "Or is it about me being transparent to help them?" This was part of my conversation with the Lord this morning. As a writer, I want to [...]
