Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? Like you had no energy, patience or resources left? Those are often the times that we call out to God the most. Because we have no energy, patience or resources left, the illusion of our own self-sufficiency is shattered. We realize we … Continue reading At the end of your rope
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Tension
Got some tension in your relationships? This perspective shift may be just what you need.
The next courageous step
I’ve been talking to a lot of people about prayer lately. Maybe that’s because after a Sunday message I delivered about miracles, I encouraged people to “pray boldy.” So people have been telling me how it’s going. And one of the things they’ve found is that God answers prayers—but not always in ways they expect… … Continue reading The next courageous step
You go nowhere by accident
Psalm 139:16 "all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be" (NIV) Today's Thought This week in the Up! devotional I’ve been offering super-practical ideas about how to love and connect with people, even people you just don’t like. But if you're going to be a person … Continue reading You go nowhere by accident
The opposite of faith isn’t doubt
1 Corinthians 2:5 “That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (ESV) Today's Thought I’ve been a pastor for almost 9 years. And one of the things that happens over time is that you start to see patterns. You start to see certain consistencies with the … Continue reading The opposite of faith isn’t doubt
More than behaviour
2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (NIV) Today's Thought You’re trying. -You have good intentions about praying, but when you close your eyes your mind races to a thousand lesser things. -You want to volunteer for that project that’s been on your heart but you’re … Continue reading More than behaviour
Sometimes you have to leap
Proverbs 3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" (NIV) Today's Thought Some of you may know that my brother Deric is a super-talented country music musician, singer and songwriter. Last week he told me something profound so I wanted to share it with you. But first, … Continue reading Sometimes you have to leap
