Last Picked Has Its Perks

“When I prize You above all else, delighting in You as my First Love, I’m protected from feeling fragmented. You are the One who completes …

When You Serve Them, You Serve God

“Because of Your amazing sacrifice for me, I want to serve You with every fiber of my being. I know that my service is woefully …

Weaving a Web of Faith

“Through reading Your Word, I’ve seen that waiting, trusting, and hoping are intricately connected— like golden strands woven together to form a strong chain. I …

The Art of Unplugging

“Whenever I’m feeling inadequate or overwhelmed, I love being able to lean on You, Lord. You remind me that I am more than adequate when …

The 5 Benefits of Voicing Gratitude

“Lord, instead of experiencing only a short- lived burst of gratitude, I want to learn to remain in an attitude of thankful Joy— letting my …

Ignoring God’s Warning Signs

“I long to encounter You in the midst of my circumstances. So I’ll look for signs of Your Presence as I walk along the path …

Happiness Vs. Joy

“The Joy I have in You is independent of my circumstances. I am never separated from You, and in Your Presence there is fullness of …

The Tomorrow Trap

“Teach me how to live more fully in the present— refusing to worry about tomorrow. I really do want to live present tense in Your …

Surrendering Our Desires

by Jamie Ivey “The truth is, You are the Center— and everything revolves around You. So I need to make my plans tentatively, seeking Your …

The First Step of Forgiveness: Wanting to Learn How

“Help me to trust You enough to accept the full forgiveness that You offer me continually. This glorious gift cost You Your Life, and it …

You Are a Tree (Not a Machine)

by Joy Clarkson “Lord, I want to flourish in Your Presence—like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God. As the sunlight of Your …

5 Ways To Find Your Purpose

“ My identity as a child of God gives my life meaning and purpose.” – Jesus Listens,October 23rd If you’ve ever asked, What is …