It’s been a hell of a week. I had planned to write this month about the "season of hustle" that is upon us. But to tell you the truth, the past week has been hard and heart-aching. So, I thought it best to write to you—and...
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. Psalm 139:4 NIV That’s a sobering thought: Before I ever say anything… God already knows what’s coming. The question is: Will the Lord be blessed by what’s about to roll off my tongue… and will others...
Here we are, approaching the end of summer and the start of a new season. Whether you have children preparing for back to school or not, I’m willing to bet you’re at least anticipating the end of these hot days and looking forward to what’s...
Recently, I was talking to a friend who is coming to the close of a season in her life and is looking for the next purposeful thing to do. After our conversation ended, I began to reflect on my own life. I thought about the...
Today, we’re looking at Philippians 1:12-18 where Paul launches into why he is in prison in Rome. Do you know that Paul wrote most of the New Testament? And much of what he wrote was written while he was in prison? Think about that. Y'all…this...
Have you noticed lately how people are starved for encouragement? Did you know, as Christ-followers, we’re called to give encouragement to others? Yep, that’s right! Hebrews 10:24-25 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds…encouraging one another—and...
In the beginning, everything started out as good. God created everything. And he said, it is good. It is right. It is perfect. Everything was in its proper place, in proper alignment and relation to God, just as he intended. And everything was excellent in...
Are you feeling a little unsteady these days? Let’s talk about foundations to build our life upon. In Matthew 7 we’re told there are only two foundations on which to build: Rock or sand. One is solid. One is shifty. Which foundation have you chosen to...
Where do you go when you're up against a really big decision? When you’ve got some difficult thing that's happening in your life… or some hard situation you find yourself in… where do you go for answers, for guidance and direction? Well, the Bible calls those...
We’ve made it to the end of the first month of the New Year and I hope you’ve set a nice, sane pace for yourself in entering 2023. I’m eager to hear from you on the One Verse you’ve selected to memorize and live out...