Heart work is important for the health of your faith. It takes effort to maintain a pure heart in the midst of temptations, failures, struggles, and injustice. The inconsistencies and confusion of the enemy have a way of justifying revenge, self-righteousness, or prideful attitudes. These are not Jesus’ way and are our first clues that […]
It doesn’t take very much temptation for humans to sell out their integrity to money, fame, or selfish pleasures. However, when we have Jesus in our hearts, our life outlook changes that. Jesus is truly the greatest gift to humanity. The Word gives us the guidelines for living. Holy Spirit gives us guidance, warning, gifts
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Water can be buoyant and flowing like a peaceful lake glistening in the sun. Water can also be boisterous and powerful like a roaring storm in the middle of the ocean. Life is like that, too. The key is staying gentle and peace filled amid the raging storms. The contrast is palpable. There is nothing
We have been given much in our lives. Why do we always want more, something different, or languish in pineing for the greener pastures of others? How do we break that cycle? If we stay in that cycle of looking elsewhere, we miss the opportunities for peace and contentment that God lays right in front
Be grateful for one more moment in the present with those you love. Push past grievances away. Do not linger in the past. The mysteries of God show up in your present moments as you are grateful within for His provision. Feel His joy surround you as you strive to do His will. Take a
The enemy is a thief looking to destroy anything and anyone trying to walk the path of doing life with God. It gets ugly. The Word warns of the upheaval. Holy Spirit within is the stabilizing force during the onslaught. Doing life with God promises peace within the upheaval. It is the only way to
If there is a fire building within let it be of the Holy Spirit and not rage. If the fire is consuming, be consumed with holiness. If the fire burns deep, allow Jesus to mold it and not this world. If the fire pulls you toward the enemies tactics, choose to reach out to God
How many times do we compromise to keep peace? Does peace also look like complaining and defiant justification? Perhaps compromise also looks like mindlessly scrolling phones instead of engaging in a head-on collision of chaos amid difficult times? What does Not compromising your faith look like? I believe the holy relationship of the 3 friends
Have you ever had one of those days where all you could do was close your eyes and whisper help? I’ve had many of those days in my lifetime. The one thing I can attest to is that when I do, God shows up in some way at some time throughout the day. We are
The holiday weekend is over. The fireworks that upset my animals till the wee hours are over. Family fun at the lake, BBQ, trail riding, or pool are over. Back to the grind we go. What is not over? The blessing of the freedom that allows all of those things we love. Always remember them.
