"Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." Philippians 4:9Knowledge without action changes nothing. You can kn...  Read More

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about...  Read More

"And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7When you pray with thanksgiving, something supernatural happens. God p...  Read More

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6God isn't intimidated by anxiety. He's not shocked b...  Read More

"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" Philippians 4:4The holidays have a way of exposing what's been simmering beneath the surface all year long. That tightness in your chest, th...  Read More

"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" 2 Corinthians 5:17Before you walk back into that hometown, sit at that table, face those relatives wh...  Read More

"But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high." Psalm 3:3Shame isolates. It convinces you to stay hidden, to keep secrets, to carry burdens alone. The bleeding woman...  Read More

"Then he said to her, 'Daughter, your faith has healed you. Go in peace.'" Luke 8:48This is the only place in the Gospels where Jesus addresses someone as "Daughter." Not stranger. Not ma'am. Not even...  Read More

"Who touched me?" Jesus asked... "Someone touched me; I know that power has gone out from me." Luke 8:45-46The bleeding woman had heard about Jesus and devised a desperate plan. She wasn't supposed to...  Read More

"And a woman was there who had been subject to bleeding for twelve years... She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak." Luke 8:43-44Shame whispers lies that cut deeper than guilt ever c...  Read More

“For I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situati...  Read More

“It is better to be happy with what you have than to always want more and more. Always wanting more and more is useless. It is like trying to catch the wind.” – Ecclesiastes 6:9Envy cripples the abili...  Read More