Jesus changes things. The cross is living proof. What was once a symbol of shame, guilt, and disgrace has been transformed into a sign of love, faith, and hope with Jesus on it. Today the cross is an emblem of His promise. This dream-driven, career-consumed culture encourages me to ‘find myself’, follow my passions and…
There is so much power in these two words, ‘I am’. And what comes after those words makes a huge difference! The ‘I am’ in your mind determines the ‘I am’ in your life. God can create someone wonderful in you, but if you don’t believe it and start speaking it, your feet won’t start…
Only one spot left next to an outlet in the cafe, and I collapsed into a chair with an armful of hopeful reads. Before I could draw the phone charger from my purse, a guy next to me asked, ‘You want to switch places?’ And a conversation about God’s work in our lives ensued. This…
There was a time I packed up my car and drove hundreds of miles on a word from God that there was a job awaiting me. There were no openings, and over several months, God brought many interview opportunities my way. Today I have a new job, and it’s not in the place God called…
Sometimes we forget that Satan has his limits. As I read in Job, God offers up Job to be tested, but puts limits on the extent of the enemy’s hand. And I think we forget that not only is the devil limited ‘with’ his deception, but he’s limited ‘in’ his deception. Have you ever noticed…
Have you ever considered the adventure God offers us each day with the circumstances that arrive? An adventure is defined as a bold, usually risky undertaking, an exciting undertaking, a very unusual experience, and a hazardous action of uncertain outcome. Doesn’t that sound like faith?! Then why do we think and speak of a roller…