When Jesus walked the earth, He often used imagery that was simple yet profoundly revealing. One of those images was a tree. He said, “You will know them by their fruits” (Matthew 7:16). He wasn’t just talking about what we produce in terms of accomplishments, but rather what naturally flows out of who we areContinueContinue reading “What’s Growing on Your Tree?”
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Shift Part 3: Moving with Intention
Having a changed heart and renewed mind, the next thing to do is to walk purposefully. The change God makes in us is never meant to stay on the inside. It must express itself in our behaviors. Intention is living on purpose, deciding that points to the heart and mind aligning with God’s intention. It’sContinueContinue reading “Shift Part 3: Moving with Intention”
Shift Part 2: Shifting Our Minds
Once the heart is transformed, the mind needs to be also. Paul reminds us in Romans 12:2 to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Our thinking makes our world because “as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). If the heart is where it’s at, then the mind isContinueContinue reading “Shift Part 2: Shifting Our Minds”
Shift Part 1: Shifting Our Hearts
All true transformation begins in the heart. The Bible teaches, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” (Proverbs 4:23). Our heart is the seat of our emotions, desires, and affections. If our hearts are not right with God, then the rest of our lives fall out of balance. MovingContinueContinue reading “Shift Part 1: Shifting Our Hearts”
Look Up
Life has a way of distracting our hearts in every direction. Work deadlines loom, family responsibilities call, bills need to be paid, goals to be met; before we know it, our eyes are fixed on all the activity around us and not on the One who holds it all together. But as soon as weContinueContinue reading “Look Up”
Don’t Miss the Fruit
In my last post, The Trap of Distraction, I shared how God led me to step away from group chats and other noise in January so that I could refocus my time, energy, and creativity on what truly matters. It wasn’t easy, but I’ve come to realize that distractions don’t just steal our time. TheyContinueContinue reading “Don’t Miss the Fruit”
Steward Well: Managing What Matters Most
Part 1: The Assignment Is Personal: What Has God Placed in Your Hands? Photo by Philippe Donn on Pexels.com Some assignments don’t come with a title. They come with tears. They come with tugging in your spirit. They come with moments when God whispers, “This is your portion. Steward it well.” Before God ever calledContinueContinue reading “Steward Well: Managing What Matters Most”
Open the Eyes of My Heart
I’ve been sitting with this thought all week: Do I really reflect the image of Christ, or do I just say I do? It’s easy to wear the title “Christian” and go through the motions, church on Sunday, a verse here and there, a kind word, a reposted Bible quote. But when I look intoContinueContinue reading “Open the Eyes of My Heart”
You Are Still the One for the Work: God Still Has Need for You
Have you ever sat in silence, reflecting on your life and whispering to yourself, “Maybe I missed it… Maybe I messed up too badly this time…”? If you have, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. In fact, more times than I’d like to admit. Moments where I let fear speak louder than faith. Days whenContinueContinue reading “You Are Still the One for the Work: God Still Has Need for You”
He’s Been There ( From YouVersion Bible App Devotional)
In the book of Hebrews, the writer paints a vivid portrait of Jesus’ humanity: “In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence” (Hebrews 5:7-8 ESV). “In the daysContinueContinue reading “He’s Been There ( From YouVersion Bible App Devotional)”
