Breaking the Cycle

Read: Ephesians 4:22-24 I’ve noticed that the hardest part of breaking a bad habit isn’t just stopping the behavior—it’s what happens in my mind. There have been times when I’ve tried to break a cycle of negativity or frustration, thinking that if I just stopped...

God’s Gentle Invitation to Seek Him

Read: Jeremiah 29:13 There’s this strange thing that sometimes happens when I’m driving. I’ll park my car at home, and suddenly realize I have no idea how I got there. I remember getting into the car, and I’m aware that I parked safely, but those 45 minutes in between...

Mind Your Own Affairs

Read: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13 My least favorite part of posting anything online is all the unsolicited advice that strangers are ready to give you. Let’s be honest: all unsolicited advice is criticism—or at least it feels that way. If...

The Will of God – Day 4

Read: Psalm 32:8, Psalm 143:10, 1 Chronicles 16:8, James 1:5, Proverbs 28:5, Psalm 16:11 God Will Show You His Will In order for you to willingly participate in God’s plan, you have to know what it is. And you must trust and believe that He’ll show you His plan when...

The Spirit Fills Us with Joy

Read: 1 Peter 5 Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery,...

Do What He Created You To Do

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.— Ephesians 2:10 We have learned a lot of powerful truths about having a responsive heart. At its core, to be responsive requires action on our part. We...