What is faith? Faith is believing the Word of God over everything–even present experience or circumstance. When I was still experiencing symptoms of Crohn’s disease, I chose to believe what the Word says about healing rather than create my own theology to match the physical pain I was experiencing. Though…

All the love I thought I knew before was only counterfeit. — There’s a table just for You and me Break the bread and pour the wine Perfect union, nothing in between I am Yours and You are mine You’re still my first love You’re still my only one This morning, as I was singing the beautiful worship song First Love, laying…

When I shift my motive, true intimacy is able to flourish. — What’s your motive for spending time with God reading the Word, praying, and worshiping? For me, it’s been so easy to be motivated by my desire for spiritual growth and becoming more “spiritually advanced.” While it’s not wrong to desire spiritual growth and gifts, for they naturally overflow from our…

But the one who joins himself to the Lord is one spirit with Him (1 Corinthians 6:17) — If you follow me and read my articles, you may have noticed that I haven’t been posting as consistently as I have over the past few months. I believe I am called to write from experience and when I have a testimony to share. Right now, Holy Spirit is calling…

Lay down all guilt, condemnation, and shame at His feet. — Freedom from sin and the effects of sin — that is the finished work of the cross. If you are struggling with sin, lay down all guilt, condemnation, and shame at the feet of Jesus. He died to set you free from it all. Jesus does not say you are…

Real life in Christ is more incredible than our wildest childhood imaginings. — “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Truly I tell you, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” -Mark 10:14–15 Have you ever watched a…

For you are worth much to the Father. — Reflections on Matthew 6:25–34 “For this reason, I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more…

It is not self-centered or prideful to delight in God’s love for you. — Imagine your relationship with your best friend or spouse–you love them more than anything in the world. …