What’s Crippling You?
In the middle of balancing family, friends, work, school, and other commitments, how do we become obsessed with Jesus?
In the middle of balancing family, friends, work, school, and other commitments, how do we become obsessed with Jesus?
The Psalms provide wonderful word pictures and reminders of God’s protection.
Ultimately, the only way to not speak with haste is the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Faith is a journey, so it’s important that we give the next generation safe spaces where they can process their doubts.
Unless I quiet the internal clamor of my soul—as well as the external chaos of my life—I have a hard time hearing the wisdom God wants to give.
Set boundaries not only around your schedule but also around your soul.
Is it possible, though, that with the heaviness of your life or the mundane routines of keeping up, some of your awe and wonder has faded?
Years ago, I realized that when my happiness is slipping, I need to increase my generosity.
As our Good Shepherd, Jesus knows that if we are going to live life to the fullest, we must keep being transformed.
As we fix our eyes on Jesus and His great love for us, insecurity is healed, anxiety is calmed, and discontentment is soothed.
We must place our little into His Almighty hands and then trust Him to multiply it as He chooses.
Spend time in God’s presence—remembering His goodness, waiting for His answers, and cultivating gratitude.
I believe contentment can hold ambivalent feelings of joy and sorrow at the same time.
The lesson for those of us who want to enjoy close relationships is to speak life to those we love.
Holy Sprit is there to strengthen you, empower you, teach you, and lead you into all truth (John 14:17, 16:13-15).
I paused and made a mental list of the miracles I had seen God do in the past and my faith was strengthened.
As I reflect on Psalm 139, I’m reminded that we have every reason to feel confident in every season!
You need to find your prayer people. And you need to be a prayer person for others.
Watching the ocean waves gently roll in, I was reminded once again of the goodness and loving-kindness of God.
Let’s try to savor our relationships and pause and remind ourselves of God’s presence.
When we lift our hearts in worship, we shift our focus off our circumstances and onto the greatness of God.
Train your soul to stop, breathe, and remember: His presence is with you.
Joy is still possible depending on how deeply connected to God we feel and how deeply connected to others we feel.
Sometimes, our inner narratives can quietly sabotage the very work God wants to do in us and through us.
What attitudes or habits have we developed that might contribute to our feeling isolated?
Jesus calls us to offer His loving, peaceful presence to others.
I believe God is calling us to enter the new year with courage and confidence.
God wants us to enjoy great connection with Him and others, and in order to do that, we must give up complaining.
Into our chaos-filled world entered the Prince of Peace.
Not only can you as a parent develop your child’s joy center, but you can also strengthen your own joy muscle!
If you’re struggling with depression this holiday season, find someone to serve.
God gives us celebration as a gift to be enjoyed.
Amidst the laughter and joking it’s easy to let your tongue get you in trouble.
God’s desire for us is to be welcoming both in our hearts and our homes.
Celebrate your blessings by giving thanks, because this is God’s will for you.
In this day, where loneliness is at an all-time high, we need to rediscover the power of cheering.
We have to put a bit of effort into how we show up as friends if we want to live deeply connected lives.
God takes what’s little and multiplies it a thousand times over.
When we receive God’s love and nurturing, our souls begin to thrive – no matter what the past has held.
Establish rhythms that will help you flow in sync with God throughout your day.
Imagine the Holy Spirit flowing from your life bringing hope and healing to others.
Our friends can help us run the race at a sustainable pace.
God is in the habit of using ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
As we praise God, fear falls away, chaos is calmed, confusion clears, and joy replaces sadness.
When you don’t know what to do, He is a constant source of wisdom in your life.
Paul wrote, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”
Even in the midst of life’s sorrows, we can feel moments of happy knowing that God is on our side.
Jesus promised that when He would leave He would not leave them as orphans.
Remind yourself to walk by faith, not explanation, and finally focus on abiding in Christ.
We need to completely uproot insecurity in our lives so that we can remain firmly planted in holy confidence.
Our peace actually comes from knowing the Prince of Peace is with us in our pain.
While we wait, He is refining us often because He is preparing us for enlargement.
Hopelessness constricts and withers the heart, rendering it unable to sense God’s blessings and grace.
Hold on to your faith and trust that Jesus is still on the throne and His Spirit is present with you.
Ask the Lord to empower you through his Holy Spirit to be a person of integrity.
Thankfully, there will be times when your heart connects deeply with another.
I think we, as believers, need to be known for our graciousness.
Jesus had one life purpose: to do the Father’s will.
Whatever is happening in my life, God’s amazing love is sustaining me.
Ever since sin entered the world, our souls have longed for restoration.
Sometimes we give up too soon. We simply become weary and give up.
Praying scripture over your year.
I use a journal to write out the answers to these questions and to record any word I feel God is speaking to me.
In a world that’s gone harsh and cynical, we need the reminder that God is love and He calls us to be love to the world around us.
This Advent season, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to increase our joy so that it flows out of us to others.
The next time you feel overwhelmed, pause and take a deep breath. Read these verses in Isaiah 40 out loud.
Advent is a wonderful season to cultivate the longing of your heart for more of Jesus.
Light a candle this week and remember all the reasons you have hope as a believer.
We need the power of the Holy Spirit to transform our attitudes and to form in us the heart of Jesus.
When you learn to live life on two levels, you’re able to carry on a continual conversation with the Lord.
Ephesians is packed full of great theology to pray for those you love.
As you praise God, your faith will grow stronger, and peace will overwhelm you.
There is a direct correlation between how much joy you experience and how deeply connected you are.
God knew we couldn’t live out our faith without the help of the Holy Spirit. So, He sent the Spirit to be with us and in us.
In the most intimate relationships, you might just sit quietly together, enjoying each other’s company.
I happen to believe the kiddos of our nation need prayer and blessing as they go back to school.
Cultivating intimacy with Christ is not as hard as it may seem, but it takes some intentionality.
We need a community of closely committed friends who will support us even when we feel paralyzed.
They have hearts that are steadfast because they know that Christ’s love is closer than their own breath.
God provides secure attachment for us and invites us to develop deep connections with others.
Praising God releases endorphins in our brains, much like physical exercise does.
I choose to continue in prayer and praise Him even when I don’t understand.
No matter what comes your way, God, Himself will be there, giving you the grace to continue.
Jesus’ plan is still the same. Bear witness to His love and forgiveness.
God wants us to walk and talk with Him in deep friendship.
It’s good to pause and consider how God might want to use the suffering I’m experiencing.
How do we maintain an inner stream of joy when we might be walking through grief or suffering?
The Spirit of God reminds us that we are wed to Christ – our mate for life.
If we keep our minds focused on the goodness of God and learn to trust Him, we’ll enjoy His peace.
I like to think of my time of praise here on earth as my “dress rehearsal.”
When God calls you to challenging circumstances, He is right there with you.
Let’s join Jesus in the garden and pray for unity.
In your life and mine, we need to put the pause in to stop, reflect, and treasure all that God has done and all that He is doing.
The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to bring our mindset into unity with Christ’s.
Rest assured, God sees you. He hears you. He understands the longings of your soul.
Be assured Christ is always close to the brokenhearted.
Eternity won’t be long enough to praise God for all His goodness in our lives.
In order to be ready for the next assignment God has for you, you must close the gates a bit and be shut up into Him so that He can give you your marching orders.
Part of living in the freedom God offers is humbly embracing our limits.
I’m convinced that everyone needs a few good cheerleaders in their life.