"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ." - Philippians 3:7 In a world that constantly tells you to define yourself by what you do, what you own, or what you achieve, Paul’s words in Philippians 3:7 are a radical reminder of where your true identity lies. Paul, who had every reason to boast about his accomplishments and status, realized that none of it mattered compared ...  Read More

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." - Ephesians 5:15-17 I want you to be honest when I ask you this question, are you wasting your time? Are you holding back, waiting for applause, chasing acceptance, or fearing rejection? When you live fo...  Read More

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain." - 1 Corinthians 15:10 You live out what you believe about yourself, whether it’s true or not. If you believe you’re not good enough, not smart enough, or not worthy, you’ll live that way; hesitant, unsure, and afraid to step into the purpose God has for you. But those beliefs are often based on lies, expectations, o...  Read More

"For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." - 2 Timothy 1:7 Have you ever held back from stepping into something because of fear? Maybe you were afraid of failing, disappointing others, or not living up to expectations. Instead of taking the chance, you played it safe. You recommended someone else, procrastinated, or talked yourself out of it. Not because you did...  Read More

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love." - 1 John 4:18 What happens when you feel fake, like you don’t belong, and you’re not sure you’re going to make it? Fear creeps in, whispering that you’re not enough, and you find yourself living in constant worry of being exposed. For many, this fear le...  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 When you have a low view of yourself, it’s hard not to let it shape how you see God. It creates a small view of Him, one where you doubt His ability to work through you or believe He’s made a mistake in giving you significance, success, or leadership. I...  Read More