A sober mind is a highly functioning mind. To be sober-minded is to be alert, sharp in our thinking, and clearheaded. Spiritually speaking, it means to not be intoxicated by the world. Intoxication (of any kind) is dangerous— it means to be ignorant or brainless,...
Why is it so hard for us to pay attention; to keep our attention on one thing at a time? I addressed this in my recent podcast (link in bio): We are distracted people, living in a world full of distractions, devised by the devil...
When we receive Jesus Christ, he says, “Come, follow me, and I will make you into something. I'll make you to become something” (Mark 1:17, my paraphrase). So, we see here that it’s a pursuit to follow Jesus. It means to come behind him, to stick...
Twelve years ago God gave me the sweetest word wrapped up in an unexpected and frightening event: “Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10). That sweet Word launched me into one of the very best seasons of my life with Jesus. “Be still…”...
“Do hard things. Lift heavy stuff.” I adopted that phrase a few years ago, before I turned 60. My goal was to be able to do 60 pull-ups by the time I hit my 60th birthday… and I did! But, that is also a philosophy for...
When you receive Jesus Christ as your Savior, his salvation is instantaneous, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit, and you are saved for all of eternity. But, here's the thing: While salvation is instant, growing in our faith is not. Christian maturity does not...
The Truth of God’s Word builds strong, firm spiritual muscle. So, if we're going to get in good, mature, strong, spiritual shape, we're going to have to do some heavy lifting. Here are 5 things to regularly exercise to help you strengthen your faith.⠀ ⠀ Part of...
God’s kingdom needs an army, not an audience. Armies enlist to fight, to defend and to be willing to die for whatever they're guarding, while audiences come to be entertained. Armies are challenged and convicted by Truth and compelled to action, while audiences want to...
I bet you’re thinking, “Is she for real? 2021? Part of God’s plan?" Yes. And if you trust in the sovereignty of God then you know that 2021 and 2020, and every other year prior has all figured into God’s Master Plan. Listen, I know...