"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." – James 1:22If you have ever seen a circus elephant, you have probably wondered how such a massive, powerful animal can be kept in place by a simple shackle. As a baby, the elephant is tied to a stake in the ground, unable to move freely. Over time, it learns that when the shackle is on, it is stuck. It stops trying to break f...  Read More

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." – Romans 12:2You cannot think the same way and expect your life to change. You cannot keep believing the same lies and wonder why you feel stuck. Change does not happen by accident. It happens when you decide that eno...  Read More

"So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." – John 8:36Labels are powerful. Maybe you have been called something so often that you started believing it was true. You are not smart enough. You are not strong enough. You will never be more than what you are right now. These words start as someone else’s opinion, but over time, they stick. They shape how you see yourself. And if you are n...  Read More

"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." – Romans 12:2If you have ever been to a doctor for pain, you have probably been asked to rate it on a scale from one to ten. It is a way to measure what you are experiencing. But when it comes to emotions, it is not t...  Read More

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." – Colossians 3:2Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, like they have a mind of their own? One moment, everything is fine, and the next, something happens that triggers a wave of anger, sadness, or anxiety. It is easy to think that emotions just happen to you, but that is not true. Your emotions are shaped by you...  Read More

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear, but of power and love and self-control." – 2 Timothy 1:7Your emotions are real. Fear, anxiety, sadness, anger, these feelings exist, and you have probably experienced all of them at some point. But just because you feel something does not mean it has to control you. The enemy wants to disturb your mind, trouble your heart, and agitate your emotions. If he can...  Read More