“When I’m feeling weighed down by things I regret, it’s as if I’m dragging my failures around like heavy chains clamped to my ankles. At …
trusting God
God Knows What We’ll Face
“Quietness and trust enhance your awareness of My Presence with you. Do not despise these simple ways of serving Me. Although you feel cut off …
5 Questions to Ask Your Friends at Coffee
“I know there is a time for planning, but it’s definitely not all the time—or even most of it. I really want to live in …
Being Thankful for the Hard & Holy
“I’ve discovered that the best way to make friends with my troubles is to thank You for them. This counterintuitive act opens my mind to …
Trust Him with Open and Closed Doors
“Having a seeking heart opens me up to receive more of You. The Bible gives me clear instructions: Keep on asking and it will be …
When Love Spills Over
“Only in You can I find lasting Joy. There are many sources of happiness in this world, and sometimes they spill over into Joy— especially …
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 …
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 …