I want to notice immediately when something has gotten off track in my heart, and I have stepped outside of God's blessing. I don't want to keep on trying to do things on my own power, but instead take the time to get my heart right before God. I don't want to go,...

Even in painful moments, there's a peace and a certainty in knowing the things that will never change. God's love for me will never change. God's promises for me will never change. God's faithfulness will never change. Instead of allowing my life to be shaken by the...

God's blessings and God's ways go hand in hand, inseparable from each other. His blessings always accompany his ways, and his ways always invite his blessings. ============================ Scripture Deuteronomy 28:8-9, 12 8 The LORD will command the blessing on you in...

Scripture Galatians 5:13 "For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another." Observation Through Christ we have freedom--but not freedom for the purpose of self-indulgence, but...

Accountability is not merely a starting-line strategy, but rather a permanent way of life for a Godly leader. Accountability is not merely a guideline for the novice, but rather a strategy which ensures long-term health for the experienced veteran. If I want to ensure...

People, even those close close to me, will not always feel the weight of my season. I cannot look to them for my strength, but neither should I discard them from my life. They have a role to play, but my strength must come from God alone....

Jesus tells me to expect hardship, but he warns me to keep a right perspective. When facing the fire, I am not there merely to suffer: I am there to shine brightly for my King! ================= Scripture Mark 13:9 "Be on your guard. For they will deliver you over to...

God's blessings are not limited by his capacity to give, but rather by my capacity handle what he gives me. He knows my heart and my capacity, and so I must trust his sovereignty and his love for me when he defines the boundary of my blessing....

There are seasons and storms that I've faced, and felt completely alone. There are waves that have crashed on top of me, and I didn't see anyone else next to me. But the truth is that I never have (and never will) face life's storms alone--because THE SAVIOR SEES ME....

Paul tackled conflict head-on in a Christ-like way, with the result that people around him came to know Christ. ================== Scripture Acts 28:17 "After three days he called together the local leaders of the Jews, and when they had gathered, he said to them,...

The shepherd's love causes me to rest, and also to move.  He causes me to lie down in the pasture, and urges me forward on the path in spite of my reluctance. He knows the limits of my strength, and he knows the path ahead. ============ Scripture Psalm 23:1-3...

Whether in boldness or restraint, Paul's objective was that people experience more of God--and he didn't let his own ego and desire to be 'right', derail what God was wanting to accomplish. ================================ Scripture Acts 19:2,9 2 And he said to them,...

How do I react when conflict happens? Some things are worth disagreeing over, but how does it affect my heart? Do I let it come between me and God, or derail me from the mission? Instead, I must keep my heart right before God and keep walking forward....

I must pay close attention to what God is doing. Is he moving forward? Is he remaining still for a time? My life must be so closely connected to his heart, that his steps become my own. When I do that, I can navigate even the hostile wilderness with...

Though life presents many tempting and attractive options, I know that the Lord is the only one who will never fail me or let me down. Over and over he has proven himself faithful and trustworthy. Over and over he has shown his love and mercy. Over and over he has...

The Levites were chosen and ordained by God to holy service not because they were the most skilled, the most highly qualified, or the smartest. They were ordained for one simple reason: When push came to shove, they chose to stand on the side of Godliness and truth....

What sound accompanies my heart when I enter God's presence? Do I enter His holy presence with the discordant cacophony of strife and disunity? Or do I take the time to prepare my heart to enter His presence with the God-pleasing sound of humility and repentance?...

When the 'why' is clear, the 'what' becomes a privilege and a joy. ================================== Scripture Exodus 25:1-9 1 The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Speak to the people of Israel, that they take for me a contribution. From every man whose heart moves him you...