“God intends suffering to pry open our hands so we leg to of the things of this earth and hold more tightly to Jesus.” Paul David Tripp from Journey to the CrossWill you hold more tightly to Jesus in the midst of your suffering? Will you allow Him to use it in your life to draw you to Himself? Can we die to self when the things of this earth are pried from our hands? Can we take up our cross and follow Him??We get to choose. We can allow bitterness to grow or we can lean into Jesus and let Him ... Read More about We get to choose

Have you read Psalm 119 lately? It’s the longest chapter in the Bible, so give yourself a little bit of time, but it’s worth it. It’s one of my favorite psalms.And there has never been a time we’ve needed it more. So many powerful reminders of why we need God’s Word so desperately in our own lives.Friends, no matter what you’re struggling with today - fear, grief, envy, betrayal, unforgiveness, loss, heartbreak, worry, insecurity…no matter what it is, Jesus will meet you in the pages of this ... Read More about It Starts Here

I have had so many moments, especially in the last 12 months, of doubting my calling, my gifting, having regret over so many things. Wondering what exactly God was doing.I never once doubted the faithfulness or sovereignty of God. But, goodness, I have doubted myself.You may look at me and see some measure of success or a confidence that honestly would be not entirely true. Not even a little true.It’s been the hardest year of my life. I have questioned it all. But you know what?! God keeps ... Read More about Battling Self Doubt

“Bear with one another…” “accepting one another…” “make allowance for one another’s faults…” “forgiving one another as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13Ugh. Well, you’re getting personal now, aren’t you, Paul?! 😂Forgiveness and acceptance are so hard. Often the hardest thing we can ever do. But when we “put on love” forgiveness becomes evidence of the gospel at work in our lives. Forgiveness is the power of Emmanuel: God with us. Not of our own strength but Christ in us.You don’t have to be ... Read More about Forgiveness and Acceptance