Over the past few days I’ve been battling condemnation from the enemy for several reasons. He keeps repeating lies to me, and I’ve been weakly denying that what he says is true. He usually whispers something along these lines: You’re useless. You’re being a burden to your family. You’re not working and making money to… Continue reading Feeling Outcast? Do This | Learning from Ezra

I won’t ever forget the moment this little girl came up to me and placed her dry, cracked hands inside of mine. Her curious eyes gleamed with childlike wonder. It did not matter to her that we foreigners were surrounded by curious stares from onlookers in all directions. It did not matter that the area… Continue reading Hands

“Don’t pray for patience!” I’ll never forget the day my childhood friend gave me this stern warning. Her eyes widened with passion and childlike faith as she continued, “My pastor said you’re not supposed to!” My first reaction was confusion: patience is one of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). We pray for love… Continue reading Pray for Patience: How to Gain Contentment

The God who created the universe and ladybugs and you and me is extending invitations to something grand. And, as the title of this blog post suggests, you are invited. Take a moment to consider the implications of this invitation. Yahweh, the great I Am, the only God with all knowledge in existence and power… Continue reading You’re Invited! | An Easter Revelation