"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." 2 Corinthians 5:17 (ESV). "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2: 8-9(ESV). I was bo[...]
The staff meeting was virtual (and optional), so I decided to listen in my car rather than rush to work earlier. When I plugged the cord into my phone, connecting it to my Apple CarPlay, a message popped on the screen, assuring me that the app would automatically turn off my camera and microphone. Perfect. No one needed to watch[...]
"Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but, emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the po[...]
Radical Obedience Not partial, not convenient obedience, whole and complete submission The promise attached to this obedience is life, multiplication and possession of new territory, new ground, and breakthroughs. You have been wandering long enough. Fix your eyes north Fix your eyes on Jesus The wandering season has a p[...]
“Then take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” Deuteronomy 6:12 (ESV). When I was in elementary school, I was admitted to the hospital for ten days due to a fluid build-up in my jaw. I was unable to open my mouth and was in incredible pain. The doctors and[...]
"Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings." 1 Peter 5:9(NIV). I desire to stand firm and unshakable in my faith, but to be honest, sometimes it's challenging to do. One of the stumbling blocks I have experienced that af[...]
I’ve had fascinating conversations over the past few years with new believers or people who just returned to their faith after walking away for a few years. Often, their main question is, “What now?”; they struggle to figure out how to juggle their newfound love of Jesus with the baggage they carry, their doubts, and their[...]
"I call on the LORD in my distress, and He answers me." Psalm 120:1 I can't even count how many times I have cried out to the LORD, who answered me in my distress. I love how He shows up in the very instant of my despair. I know God doesn't just visit. He dwells with us. He is so faithful. His thoughts towards His children[...]
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 (ESV). Have you ever stood in a strong wind and, despite your best efforts, had to take a step to maintain your balance? I've come to[...]
You have been travelling around this mountain country long enough. Turn northward. Deuteronomy 2:3(ESV). We are on a journey There is a mountain ahead of us, a mountain we must climb. It’s a climb of discipline through everything that entangles and ensnares us from our true identity in Christ. The ultimate climb is this wa[...]