"Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you." - James 4:10    Following God often leads to some incredible moments in life. He may open doors you never expected, promote you to places you never dreamed of, and use you to impact others in ways that seem impossible. But here’s something we can’t afford to forget: it’s not about you. All the good things God does in and through your life...  Read More

"And Samuel said, 'Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to listen than the fat of rams.'" - 1 Samuel 15:22   We tend to think that God uses the people who seem to have it all together. The ones who look righteous, who know the right words to say, and who have a clean track record. But God...  Read More

"But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong." - 1 Corinthians 1:27    When God calls you, it’s not because of what you bring to the table. It’s not about your talents, your experience, or how "qualified" you feel. In fact, God often chooses those who seem the least equipped to do His work. He’s not looking for perfect peopl...  Read More

"Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us." - Ephesians 3:20    Have you ever found yourself settling for less than what you once dreamed of? Maybe life hasn’t turned out quite the way you thought it would, and somewhere along the way, you stopped dreaming altogether. You’ve adjusted to the idea that this is just the w...  Read More

"For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them."  - Ephesians 2:10    God is always at work in the world, and He’s going to use someone to accomplish His purpose. Someone will be chosen to make a difference, to walk in the plans He’s already laid out. So, why not you? It’s easy to think God’s calling is reserved for s...  Read More

"Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up." - Galatians 6:9    We often think about faith and obedience in terms of short sprints. It’s a brief period where we trust God, follow His commands, and hope for an immediate reward. But what would happen if we stretched our faith and obedience beyond just the short term? What if we didn’t give up, even whe...  Read More