Psalm 37:3–4 shows us that when we trust in the Lord and dwell with Him, the desires of our hearts are sure to follow.Have you ever seen an iceberg? Their vastness is a sight to behold—some towering in size, others sculpted beautifully. What makes icebergs so peculiar is that on average, only 10%t of an iceberg is seen at surface level. This leaves 90% of the iceberg beneath the water, unseen. At ... Read the Post
And the Oscar Goes to…
"In order to experience the fullness of God, we need to take off the masks we so often wear and learn to be real with Him and the people we’re closest to."There’s something intriguing about watching a good actor, right? They just seem to embody the role so well that we forget they are acting and get lost in the narrative. We applaud great actors and then send them home with an Oscar.But acting to ... Read the Post
The Portrait in Proverbs 31
"At first glance, many will see a picture of one particular woman in Proverbs 31—an earthly, ideal bride. But if you look intently over time, you may see another “woman”—the spiritual bride of Christ."Growing up, I’ve always had a fascination with optical illusions. One of the most well-known optical illusions is a portrait illustrating both an older and younger woman. At first glance some will ... Read the Post
The Irony and Danger of People-Pleasing
"Though people-pleasing seems to be about what others may think of us, the real root is often an idol and worship of self. But when we begin to ask the right questions of ourselves and seek accountability, we can begin to find our confidence in the only One whose opinion really matters."People-pleasing—it's a loaded term, pregnant with meaning and clothed in irony. In our culture, it is most often ... Read the Post
Paradox of Fear
"God created fear to be held in the place of reverence for Him, but because of sin, our fear has shifted from our Creator to His creation."I am notorious for having car trouble. I’ve found myself stuck on the side of the highway more times than I can count, which has forced me to become familiar with mechanical issues. But there was one occasion when I couldn’t figure out the problem. My car kept ... Read the Post
