“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 5:3 How can we be blessed to be poor? The beatitudes go against everything culture tells us. It’s the upside-down kingdom. But it’s the only path to true blessing & true peace, here in this life and in the next. We can never be truly blessed until we acknowledge and fully believe in our own depravity and spiritual bankruptcy. None is righteous, no not one. It is when we run to the Father that ... Read More about Lord, Fill Me Up
We get to choose
“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 Cross Will 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 ... Read More about We get to choose
It Starts Here
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 ... Read More about It Starts Here
Battling Self Doubt
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 ... Read More about Battling Self Doubt
Journey to the Cross (Lent 2023 study)
We are coming up on one of my favorite seasons of the year, the days leading up to Easter Sunday. This period of time in church history is called Lent. I do not attend a liturgical church but I have always loved this season so very much. It is a time to focus on the cross, on the life and death and resurrection of Jesus. A time to focus on repentance and gratitude and remembering all Jesus did for us. This year, we are going to use the book Journey to the Cross by Paul David Tripp. As with ... Read More about Journey to the Cross (Lent 2023 study)
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