The Misunderstood Wilderness
Has there been a time in your life when it seemed like you were in the middle of a deep wilderness and couldn’t feel God’s Presence? Or perhaps you found yourself in a period of waiting that, despite your prayers
Three Steps to Walking in the Holy Spirit
"If the Holy Spirit is living in us, let us be led by Him in all things." Galatians 5:25 (NLV) What does it mean to walk in the Spirit? How do we live this out in our day-to-day lives? Over the
Hydrating Your Soul
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6 (NASB) Think of the last time you were really thirsty. Not wake-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-for-a-glass-of-water thirsty, but truly thirsty – parched. So thirsty your mouth and throat feel
All Things New
He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” Revelation 21:5 (NASB) For so many folks in Texas, and especially our hometown of Austin, this
When God Uses Our Brokenness
"In a large house there are not only gold and silver vessels, but also those of wood and clay; some are for honor, and some for dishonor. One who cleanses himself from these things will be a vessel for honor,
God Is With Us
"Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will name Him Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14 (NASB) This is the fourth week of Advent, the week of Peace and
The Power of Gratitude
I’ve found that gratitude grows the more I express it, both in me and those around me. Simply put, the more grateful we are, the more it changes us.
Fear Is Not My Future
The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.” Luke 10:7 (NIV) This week's devotional is a bit longer than usual, but it has been an incredible week. Let me start with this simple
The Power of Our Prayers
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:14 (NIV) "I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because the need flows out of me all
How to Write Your Story – And Why It Matters to God
"But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess." 1 Peter 3:15 (NET) We all have stories. Some are filled with adventures; others