Fasting is always most about drawing close to Jesus. Yet often we have specific things on our heart we want to be a part of our fast. This week, I encourage you to lean into Jesus and begin to ask Him what do you want to focus on during your fast? It may be personal renewal and revival. It may be restoration of health, or resources, or a relationship. There are many different reasons we fast, and it is okay to fast for something specific. 

God has a real desire to draw close to you. He wants to have more time with you. Fasting creates that. This is why it is important to begin to ask God what you are to fast in this season. Because it is about creating more time with you and Him. To join our first of the year fast, email us at [email protected]

This week, I share a story of a yearlong fast the Lord invited me on and the results of that season. I hope it encourages you to join us for our 10-day first of the year fast. If you'd like to, email us at [email protected] and we will send you all of our fasting resources. ​

What if there was something you could do as you entered into your new year that could move your heart closer to the Lord? Over the next few weeks, as we close out 2024, I want to invite us into something together that I know by experience will do just that. Don't shut this next month down because it isn't something you want to consider. Instead, allow your heart to be curious. Then, let's see what God may want to speak and how He may want to move.

As our hearts enter this week of Thanksgiving, I couldn't get away from something that can steal our hearts of gratitude. If it is inside of us, I pray we will repent and surrender it to enjoy the full thanksgiving God desires for each of us.

Satan has convinced us that sharing our testimony is hard. Could it be because of the power that it holds? I pray today's musing and message takes some of the fear out of it, and instead fills your heart with boldness. ​

There is a real opportunity today in our broken world to pay attention to the opportunities the Lord sends our way. Philip didn't miss his, and a traveling Eunuch was saved and transformed. I hope this story encourages you not to miss yours.

I keep our musings focused on the heart of our Heavenly Father. Yet, every four years an election rolls around and it feels important to speak to it. Some of you may be on the fence on whether you even want to vote. I made this more for your heart. I hope you will find it encouraging. It is longer than most, but times are different than any other. So, it feels important.

When is the last time the Holy Spirit has tugged on your heart to call that person? Or invite that person to church? Or pray for that stranger at the grocery store? Have you obeyed? Distracted yourself instead with your phone? Given your heart multiple excuses as to why it isn't a good idea? This is a beautiful and powerful story God used in my own life in a very specific way. I think your heart will be encouraged and challenged today.

The story of the Samaritan woman that Jesus meets at the well is one most of us know. Denise shared this message recently, and this is an excerpt of when Jesus finally reveals Himself to her.