Shame versus Hope

Where we see shame, God speaks hope.  Maybe you have been living captive to shame. You should know that hope is the candle lit for you this season. And the constant flame can be a continual reminder that our King has entered the world, and his presence rattles our...

PAUSE. . .And Give Thanks

The focus for today’s devotion is straightforward: to pause and give thanks. Below you’ll find Scriptures along with a few reflective exercises designed to help you express gratitude for the growth that has occurred in your life. If you are in the habit of...

About Suffering

In the midst of our suffering, it can often be difficult to glimpse the glory to come. Suffering is so immediate and can seem so permanent that we can easily lose sight of the big picture. The pain can be so crushing and our hearts can be so broken that we just don’t...

Intentional Encounters

If we don’t let God’s Word transform our mind and heart, we will enable our belief system to be molded and shaped by our culture. Remember, if the image of God doesn’t form us, some other model will. We make decisions every day. We pursue things every day. We give...