Most of us, at one time or another, have had to navigate the shadow of shame. Be it something we’ve done, or something that’s been done to us. Either way, it acts like a dark cloak around our soul hovering and haunting our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
Finding (as if it were lost) our life purpose makes promises of an awaited significance and drives us to pursue unearthed potential. We want it. Crave it. Are desperate for it. And yet, for many of us, rooting out our purpose seems an exercise in futility.
1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have PRAYER Lord, I want to be faithful to you in the hard places in my life. Teach me to trust you. To … Read more
Relationship with God and with others gets messy. This is a reality we have to embrace. And because of this reality, the need for forgiveness and grace is staggering. Sometimes it’s too much. Our only hope is to live and love from a posture of purpose—one that has a sure footing in eternity.
Our verse this week is about spending ourselves on purpose. In light of this task, we will follow in the footsteps of Mary and her story of the alabaster box which is found in all four Gospel accounts. It contains a depth and richness that summons my full attention as it teaches us what it looks like to be bent with abandon.
Life is just flat-out complicated. We are constantly approached by seasons of change as opponents to be met in the ring, and undeniably someone or something is going down. Truthfully, this is where we so often land, don’t we? Toggling between competing emotions and begging to tap out! The big question is who will I be on the other side of this battle?
Conviction. It’s a tough word, isn’t it? It feels heavy. Even punitive. Yet, in the purest form, we heed such convictions to honor a Holy God who created us, redeemed us, and transforms us through the process of sanctification.
The blessing of the thorn is found in God’s divine plan for our weakness because like it or not, there’s a process to such purpose. For His power is made perfect in our weakness.
There is a hunger that abides deep in our soul and longs to be satisfied. What is this? It’s Soul Hunger.
Luke 5:4-5 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets. PRAYER Gracious God, I hear you calling me … Read more