Rebukeable & Teachable: The Real Mark of a Wise Person
Wise people are rebukeable and teachable. The wise don't resent correction — they invite it, grow from it, and show their appreciation for the one who is courageous enough to give it.
From the Inside Out: How Your Heart Shapes Your Words
Your words are shaped from the inside out. If you want to change what comes out of your mouth, start by examining what's in your heart.
The Little Things: Depending on God Before the Storm
We don't rise to the big moments; we fall back on the habits we've built. Depending on God in the little things is what prepares us for the big ones.
He Who Is Wise Is Cautious: The Wisdom of the Pause
Godly caution isn’t fear or passivity — it’s trading fear for trust in God, and pausing to bring the moment to Him before you react. The fool plunges ahead; the wise pause.
Head Knowledge Vs. Heart Knowledge: Knowing God, Not Just Knowing About Him
Seek to know God, not just to know more about God.
Broken Cisterns: The Cisterns We Dig, and the Fountain We Leave
We all hew cisterns — people-pleasing, pretending, a hundred quiet ways of chasing life apart from God — and every one of them runs dry. The moment you truly see what you’re digging, you’re brought to a decision: the pit, or the Fountain. Friends, choose the Fountain.
Jesus Loved, and He Bled: What It Costs to Love Like Him
Jesus loved without a ledger — nothing held back, nothing expected in return. Loving like Him will cost you; remembering how He loved makes it possible. Friends, go and love like Jesus!
Lord, I Am Struggling: Where You Turn When Life Presses In
Every struggle sends us looking for nourishment. Only God’s Word truly feeds us — everything else just fills the moment and leaves us emptier.
Who Am I?: When the Assignment Feels Bigger Than You
God never gives an assignment without supplying what it takes to complete it. He doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
I Shall Not Be Greatly Shaken: The Fortress That Holds When Anxiety Hits
Your security doesn’t depend on feeling calm — it depends on Who your foundation is. Stand on God alone, and the shaking has a limit.
Joy Interrupted: What Sin Steals and Confession Restores
Nothing steals your joy like sin — and nothing restores it like confession.
A Word Worth Gold: The Costly Call to Speak Truth
Be willing to speak disruptive truth into the lives of those you love — led by the Lord's direction and wrapped in love. It may cost you something, but Solomon calls it gold, and the world needs more of it.
Nevertheless: The Word That Changes Everything
Use "nevertheless" to pivot from self-interest to God-interest — and trust that the Father who strengthened Jesus will also strengthen you in your time of need.
Nothing Is Everything: The Paradox of Having It All in Christ
When it feels like we have nothing, the reality is that we have everything — because the Source of all things remains constant.
Is Jesus Your Friend? What Abraham's Faith Teaches Us
Friendship with God begins with faith and deepens through the daily rhythms of a heart turned toward Him.
Power Comes from Faith: Cultivating What We've Been Given
To access the supernatural power the Lord has graciously bestowed upon us, we need to cultivate our faith through spiritual disciplines and devotion.
Acting With Knowledge: Where Wisdom Actually Starts
Acting with knowledge begins with fearing the Lord — and it shows up in how you handle your words, your emotions, and your next step.
Is Your Heart Condemning You: What If That's the Point
When your heart is unsettled, don't ignore it — the Lord may be pressing the brake. When your heart is at peace, move with confidence. The key is to be close enough to Him to know the difference.
Relationships Cannot Be Managed: They Must Be Lived
Relationships were never meant to be managed — they were meant to be lived. The bridge between the two is trust in the Lord.
Let the Peace of Christ Rule: What It Means to Let Peace Be the Umpire
The peace of Christ isn't about comfort or calm — it's a deciding voice, an umpire. Let it make the final call in your heart, your mind, and your relationships.