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Monday, April 8, 2024

During a total solar eclipse, it might look like the moon has the power to blot out the sun–but it all comes down to perspective.

Saturday, March 27, 2021

This post has been on my heart for a long time and I write it with a heart that grieves for all that has been lost and all that is at stake. It is my hope that when you read this post you will feel empowered to stand up, take your rightful place, and be the heroes you were born to be.

Friday, January 29, 2021

Jesus instructs His followers to “turn the other cheek.” Why? Because turning the other cheek gives you power over bullies.

Sunday, August 9, 2020

Sometimes life’s a bit like knitting. When you’re feeling stretched and things get tight, just remember it’s all part of the increase.

Saturday, October 26, 2019

It’s okay to cut ties with people and never to speak to them again. But one thing you must do is forgive them–not for their sake, but for yours.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

What happens to us when we reject what we were made for? The same thing that happens to a fish that hates the water. Don’t reject what makes you come alive.

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Narcissism begets narcissism. How can we put an end to it, once and for all?

Sunday, April 7, 2019

Some of your relationships might seem like they’re killing you. Is it okay to cut someone out of your life? Yes–but the reason why might surprise you.

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Are you experiencing a season of intense hardship or anguish? Your suffering is not in vain. Read on to learn the beautiful purpose of the wilderness.

Monday, October 15, 2018

Is there any symbolism in the Nine Lies Series? What does the brutal organization CO9 really represent? Read on to find out.

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Have you spent your life in hiding? God is the Greatest Showman, and He wants to call you out of your shame and show the world that you are glorious.

Friday, July 20, 2018

Which is more important to you: God’s promise or God? A look at Abraham and Isaac and why sometimes you need to be willing to kill your dreams.

Friday, July 13, 2018

Are you trying to earn love? Don’t. God passionately loves you with an everlasting love. And there’s absolutely nothing you can do about it.

Friday, May 25, 2018

There is a great feast being prepared in heaven, and you’re invited! But make sure you’re not like Esau, who traded his birthright for a bowl of soup. Don’t throw away your inheritance to fulfill a temporary craving.

Friday, May 18, 2018

We all know that pride comes before a fall. So why is it so hard to be humble? I think a good deal of our difficulty doesn’t stem from arrogance but lack of trust.

Friday, May 11, 2018

Jesus packs a lot of teaching into His parable about the Good Samaritan. But is it just a story teaching us to love our neighbors? I think it talks about a whole lot more.

Friday, May 4, 2018

Don’t fall into the trap of thinking legalism pleases God. The Holy Spirit wants to bring the new wine of revival, but many of us are too busy following the rules of men to want it.

Friday, April 27, 2018

1 Thessalonians 5:8 says, “But let us who live in the light be clearheaded, protected by the armor of faith and love, and wearing as our helmet the confidence of our salvation.” But what does confidence in our salvation mean?

Friday, April 20, 2018

Like the valley of dry bones in Ezekiel, sometimes it’s not enough to wait for what God has promised us. Sometimes we must look at the valley of dry bones and prophesy.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Everyone needs love. The love we have been shown–or lack thereof–shapes our worldview, processes our experiences, and molds us into who we choose to become. It influences every choice we make, consciously or not. But what is love, and where can we find it?

Friday, March 23, 2018

Waiting for the fulfillment of a promise can be tough. Sometimes it seems like there’s no end in sight, and then it’s easy to envy guys like Naaman who get told directly how long they need to hold onto hope. But here’s why you shouldn’t give up.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Have you ever struggled to hear God? A recent decision left me reeling and wrestling with the question “Why can’t I hear God?” Here’s how God answered me.

Monday, September 11, 2017

There will be two kinds of churches in the end times: the self-preserving church and the victorious church. One will become extinct, and one will overcome.

Monday, September 4, 2017

Stress just makes things harder. Don’t try to force God’s promises on your own strength. Trust God to take care of it. God knits at the perfect tension.

Friday, July 21, 2017

When your closet is full of junk, there’s no room for what’s important. When your mind is full of idols, there’s no room for God. Clean out your closet.

Friday, July 14, 2017

Mercy is a weapon against evil. Every time another person wrongs you, you are placed in a position of great power. How will you respond?

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Repentance has become a dirty word. People get offended by it. Pastors are afraid to mention it. But is it really what you think it is?

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Wonder Woman just opened in Korea. I’ve been too busy to breathe for months, so I carved out some time to watch it.

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Christians often throw around terms you might only be familiar with if you grew up attending church, but sometimes even Christians don’t know what they mean. So let’s go back to basics and talk about some of the foundational ideas that people talk about but don’t always understand when they discuss Christianity. One of the most basic terms is sin.

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

When the world is filled with suffering, how do we show mercy?

Friday, May 5, 2017

Everyone has a unique destiny to change the world around them for good in a powerful way.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Something similar to leaving dark doors open in your life is allowing someone or something other than God to have power over you.

Friday, April 21, 2017

Not every open door is good for you. Some doors aren’t of God, and if you leave them open in your life you can lose everything.

Friday, March 10, 2017

Now that you know God has good things in store for you, how do you receive them?

Friday, March 3, 2017

It's not always okay to share your dreams with other people.

Sunday, February 26, 2017

It’s true that you can never keep yourself completely out of your work, no matter how hard you try.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

So now that we’ve established that what God says about who you are really is for you, what exactly does He say about your identity?

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Identity is an important part of our lives. The way we see ourselves affects how we see others and the world.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

A lot of people think that God is just like Malphanx, but here's why that's wrong.