Like physical health, spiritual health takes ongoing effort to keep things operational and to defend against intruders. From January 12, 2025

The Lord’s “nice” list contains the names of all those who know they belong on the “naughty” list, and acknowledge it, and embrace His mercy. From January 5, 2025

One of the most important parts of spiritual quality control is learning to identify imposters: AKA fake fruit. From December 29, 2024

What all went through Mary’s mind as Jesus grew into a toddler? How often did she kiss His toes and say, “These little feet are gonna crush that ol’ serpents’ head!” From December 22, 2024 

Christmas is our annual reminder that “what is” true has already defeated all our “what if” worries. From December 15, 2024 

God wants us to go from a servant level of doing our duty, to a companion level of motivation that comes from agreeing with His heart. From December 8, 2024 

We need to discern when sitting and listening best serves His plans and our created purpose – and when we’re being called to serve others on His behalf. From December 1, 2024

We choose our actions, but truth decides our consequences. Just as we can choose to board a bus, but we don’t decide where it goes. From November 24, 2024 

We need to make sure our heart isn’t yielding to tainted love, but rather guided by God into true love. From November 17, 2024 

Tested words make trusted people. And when the input of others leads us deeper into our relationship with God, we can trust their guidance as “tried and true.” From November 10, 2024