Hope & Encouragement

We are not powerless against our spiritual enemy. We are equipped with the most powerful weapon in the world. Continue Reading …

Almost anything we treasure—from people to possessions to abilities—can vanish in an instant. However, Scripture teaches us about a few precious treasures that no thief, con man, or devil can take. Continue Reading …

The mom I adore is slipping away to Alzheimer’s. Humanly speaking, I cannot see the light at the end of this tunnel. And here in the dark I am learning a good hard lesson. Continue Reading …

Every follower of Christ needs a helmet of daily intentional God-centered thinking. Continue Reading …

I cry out to God to increase my capacity to suffer well, with more and more joy, and to toughen me up while keeping me tender, and to help me relinquish the treasures I have on this earth. Continue Reading …

There’s only one effective way to protect yourself against the schemes of the devil, and it’s not wishful thinking. Continue Reading …

We need our gospel-sealed, faith-filled shoes of peace if we’re going to stand firm in this world. Continue Reading …

Just as a breastplate protects a soldier’s heart, so is it righteousness that guards the heart of a believer. Continue Reading …

Apart from knowing and believing the truth, we won't stand firm. Continue Reading …

The Christian life may be a marathon, but it’s also a team sport. Continue Reading …

We’ll lose one hundred percent of the battles we participate in without strapping on our spiritual armor. Continue Reading …

The gospel is the whole shootin’ match. Don’t live a single day without it. Continue Reading …

Living God's way in a world like ours requires courage and strength, but we must be strong in His way. Continue Reading …

The world may feel like it’s spinning out of control, but the King is on His throne, and His steadfast love is as unfailing as ever. Continue Reading …

As exiles in this foreign land, we must be bold enough—and humble enough—to speak truth in love. Continue Reading …

What if we can show kindness simply by feeding others? Continue Reading …

The promise of grace remains even when God doesn’t remove the thorn. Continue Reading …

Want to help a friend? When the door opens, strengthen her soul with a glimpse of the kingdom. Continue Reading …

God made no promise as to the geography or the conditions of our path, but He did promise to make it straight. Continue Reading …

As children of God, we can trust that the detour is the road. Continue Reading …