Feeling barren and unproductive? Not hearing God like you used to? Maybe you're in a wilderness season. We don't like to hear that. The wilderness reminds us of Israel and their punishment for unbelief when it came time to conquer their Promised land. We wonder... did I do something wrong. How did I ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: Embracing the Wilderness
Weekly Devotion: How Do You Define Success?
“Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” Francis ChanWhat does success mean to you? Wealth? Setting and achieving your goals? having it all? Being able to travel or buy the latest phone or a luxury car?Most of us have been taught that ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: How Do You Define Success?
Weekly Devotion: What Will You Give Up?
The day starts at 3 a.m. with a cup of coffee, a bible, and no interruptions. At 5 am I write for an hour then head off to the gym. I'm back home by 8 for a bit more writing or a few other freelance projects until about 2 p.m. Then the rest of the day is spent running errands, making dinner, or ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: What Will You Give Up?
Weekly Devotion: When to Say Yes
Jesus said, “Blessed are you when you overcommit yourself and exhaust yourself and always say yes to everything and everybody on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven and earth. For you will be supremely loved and valued until you burn out and lose your noble reason for ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: When to Say Yes
Weekly Devotion: Tell Your Story
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Romans 8:1 ESVSo now the case is closed . There remains no accusing voice of condemnation against those who are joined in life-union with Jesus, the Anointed One.Romans 8:1 TPTIsn't it great that when we give our lives to ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: Tell Your Story
Weekly Devotion: Steady Your Focus
This week I got an update in my inbox from a ministry in the Middle East about the status in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in August 2021. I thought about all the people there, aged 20 and younger who went from a life of freedom to a life of bondage in a matter of days and I felt guilty ... Read More about Weekly Devotion: Steady Your Focus