When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

When Busyness Looks Like Purpose (But Isn’t)

All who are obsessed with being secure in life will lose it all – including their lives. But those who let go of their lives and surrender them to me will discover true life. Luke 17:33 (TPT) Most of us are living agenda-driven lives. We build plans, manage...
Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

Emmanuel. God with us. Always.

There is only one strong, safe, and secure place for me; it’s in God alone, who gives me strength for the battle.  He’s my shelter of love and my fortress of faith, who wraps himself around me as a secure shield. I hide myself in this one who subdues enemies before...
Maturing in Grace

Maturing in Grace

For if you embrace the truth, it will release true freedom into your lives. John 8:32 (TPT) Grace is not a theory, a doctrine, or a clever religious phrase. Grace is a Person. Grace is Jesus Christ — the fullest expression of what God’s heart looks like in motion. He...
Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

Am I Praying… or Just Performing?

At each and every sunrise, you will hear my voice as I prepare my sacrifice of prayer to you. Every morning, I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart. Psalms 5:3 (TPT) Have you ever found yourself reverting to old...
Surrender

Surrender

Surrender your anxiety. Be still and realize that I am God. I am God above all the nations, and I am exalted throughout the whole earth. Psalm 46:10 (TPT) “Surrender your anxiety. Relax!” Wow, this verse in Psalm 46 is a real challenge! How many times in the midst of...
Some Things are Worth the Wait

Some Things are Worth the Wait

Here’s what I’ve learned through it all: Don’t give up; don’t be impatient; be entwined as one with the Lord. Be brave and courageous, and never lose hope. Yes, keep on waiting—for he will never disappoint you! Psalm 27:14 An elderly man was waiting . . . for this...