If you asked a gardener when they prune their fruit trees, they would say, "in the early spring, before buds breakthrough and while trees are still dormant." Farmers and gardeners prune for many reasons. Not only does this allow sunlight to enter the center of the...

So many times, our situation can appear a certain way, and our imagination takes over. We go down this trail of "what-if," and we try to gather all the pieces of evidence. But what is happening is that we have taken our eyes off Jesus and have laid down the sword of...

We lock our doors, set our alarms, and switch on our motion sensors - trying to protect our homes and families from unwanted intruders. But are we being as diligent with all of our enemies? Are we experiencing the dominion, authority, and peace we are promised as...

I've lived in denial before. I refused to acknowledge that I was in a bad place in my life, that my spending habits weren't healthy, that my words weren't life-giving, and that I wasn't living aligned with God's Word. Each morning when I got up, I pretended that I was...

Do you hunger and thirst for truth? Today, open God's Word. "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty." ~ JESUS

No one knows when Jesus is coming back. But the fact is, He IS. And as we look at the shape of the world, there has never been a more critical time to be ready. Our Truth is God's Word. Hold it tight and never let go. TRUTH. "The end of all things is near. Therefore...

We have a hard time imagining that Jesus can forgive us for our sins. Especially the ones that have stained our skin and left a mark. But 1 John 1:9 tells us, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to...

It's a new day, a new week - but maybe it feels like you're dragging with you the same problems. How can we stand firm in our faith when the storms of life keep coming? When we stand on God's Word. His promises are always yes and Amen. His love never changes. And His...

Are you waiting? Have you been making changes but can still see the effects of your old life? It may take some time to see the full transformation, but keep going. The seeds God is planting are taking root and springing up. Before you know it, the landscape of your...

When I think about this verse, I have this imagery of our Father leaning down to look at our skinned knees and broken hearts, gathering us up in His arms to wipe our tears. We can be confident that He isn't about quick fixes and bandaids. He loves us so much that He...