Pursue The Holy
Pursue The Holy. As I was on a walk this week, I felt a small but powerful reminder from the Lord: Today’s culture does not determine how I am supposed to live. Honestly, this statement began to feel less like a reminder, and more like an invitation in this...
Grace In a New Rhythm of Life
The past few weeks have taken us all on an unchartered journey. As families, living together all of the time is something that requires much grace. Increased parental involvement in the education of our children has also brought about new routines and new challenges...
A Divine Reset
A Divine Reset In Genesis 50:20, Joseph said to his brothers “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good ”. In other words, even though they intended to harm him, God used his story to actually save the lives of many. As evil as this virus is, God...
Recounting His Faithfulness
Recounting His Faithfulness I consider myself an average chef. I have about eight recipes I nail that are family favorites. When I try a Pinterest recipe, I am cautious knowing that it might not make its way into our frequent recipes and that’s ok. I used to...
Revival is Family
Revival is Family The place revival is being birthed is in the home. Malachi 4:6 says “He will turn the hearts of the parents to their children and the hearts of the children to their parents.” God is redeeming time and He is healing the family unit. The world is...
His Perspective Changes Everything
His Perspective Changes Everything In light of all that is going on, how can we position ourselves in hope, faith, and trust? We believe it is asking Jesus for “His” perspective. God is not sweating on His throne, waiting to see what this virus will amount to. He...
Peace Be With You
Peace Be With You In this time of fear and uncertainty, we find our hope and strength in the word of God. I love the transparency that records and shares with authenticity, the strengths, and weaknesses of the men and women of God. Hebrews 11 records the Heroes of the...
Peace, a Better Way in Times of Crisis
Peace: A better way in times of crisis. In times of crisis, the status quo is fear, anxiety, and despair. As children of God, we have available to us the gift of God’s Peace! The Peace He gives is not fleeting or circumstantial. Here are three ways the Peace of God...
Rest, Life for Your Soul
Rest, Life For Your Soul There is no doubt that we are faced with changes in this season. I believe it is an opportunity for us to receive rest from the Lord rather than be overwhelmed by the changes. In Psalm 62:1 David muses, “Truly my soul finds rest in...
Esther, A Road Map for National Crisis
As we are faced with a global pandemic I have thought of the story of Esther and how the entire people of God were faced with a great trial. I believe there are three responses in this story that we can take and apply to this season. First: There is Power in...
Basic Prophetic
Stepping into God’s purpose for our lives takes more than a simple belief in His existence. If we want to truly pursue God’s will for our lives, we have to open our heart and minds beyond the basic Sunday school teachings we’ve heard before. God calls us to not just...
The Power of Thankfulness
God has given us amazing grace to triumph in all situations.
How to Run and Not Grow Weary
Too often, the very moment that we have an open space in our lives is the same moment that we compulsively fill.
The Vote of Heaven
I’m not voting to make my voice heard. I’m voting because my voice is already heard.
Praying from Peace
How often are we praying from the place of fear, rather than the posture of nobility?
Gateways of Glory
When the heavens tore open over Jesus, it changed everything.
That Time I Met A President
A king can’t hide forever. Even when he deliberately tries to play it cool, to be low key, sooner or later he surfaces for a latte and then the gig is up. And then you see what he is really made of.
God in Heaven Laughs
We have an invitation to drink of the wine of heaven and laugh in the company of your enemies. Even when the nations rage, situations beyond comprehension, there is still laughter to usher in freedom.
Created for Greatness
Greatness inspires others. Will we dream for something bigger? Will we be people who see others walking in their calling and celebrate their greatness?
Moving Into the Neighborhood
Sometimes the Lord is telling us to simply stay, look people in the eyes, be willing to feel the uncomfortability of their pain, and listen.
