When you injure a muscle, often you visit a physical therapist who designs a recovery program with specific exercises to rebuild strength and flexibility. At first, you may be consistent […]
Strengthening Your Spiritual Muscles Read Post »
Someone once asked, “Is prayer your steering wheel or just a sidecar?” In other words, do you treat prayer as your guiding force or as something extra, reserved for emergencies?
Your Steering Wheel or Your Sidecar? Read Post »
“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and make me willing to obey you. Then I will teach your ways to rebels, and they will return to you.” –
Mark 3:14 says, “He appointed twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach.” Notice the order: before sending them out, Jesus called
Being with Jesus: Priority Number One Read Post »
“Life is the art of drawing without an eraser.” – John W. Gardner This quote made me chuckle because of how true it is. Life only moves in one direction
Drawing Without an Eraser Read Post »
“Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in His treasure pouch! But
Secure in God’s Treasure Pouch Read Post »
When it comes to spiritual battles, the best defense is a good offense. Too often, we focus solely on resisting sin, standing guard against temptation, and avoiding pitfalls—and these are
“Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? If I go up to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in
Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide Read Post »
I mentioned yesterday that I enjoy the story the Lord of the Rings and I thought you could use some more encouragement from it. In The Lord of the Rings,
Bearing the Burden with Purpose Read Post »
Since first encountering The Lord of the Rings, I’ve been captivated by its intricate storylines. One that stands out is Gollum’s obsession with the One Ring. His unhealthy love for
Pursued by Perfect Love Read Post »
In the parable of the sower (Mt. 13:1-23), Jesus speaks of seeds falling on different types of soil, representing hearts ready—or not—for the Word of God. But what if we
The Divine Gardener’s Work Read Post »
“Prayer is not merely a list we bring to God but a practice that forms us in His love.” We often think the greatest treasure is a “yes” to our
Prayer as Transformation Read Post »
