The Feed

What started as a 40-mile hike with a 30-pound backpack turned into a soul lesson I didn’t see coming. The weight bruised my shoulders, slowed me down, and—eventually—became so familiar I didn’t want to take it off. Isn’t that exactly how shame and pretending creep into our lives? We get so used to the heaviness, we start believing it’s normal. But Jesus says otherwise: He lifts the load, cleans the closets, and gives us the kind of makeover no human hands could ever do.

I didn’t walk into this study with expectations. I walked in with honesty. Because every book, every verse, every study is just another chance to sit down with Jesus—and He already knows what needs watering and what needs weeding

Today I turned 48. I’ve lived long enough to know that life will hand you lessons you didn’t ask for, joy you didn’t see coming, and...

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 (NIV) Some days, the most honest thing...

" Forget about what’s happened; don’t keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I’m about to do something brand-new. It’s...

“Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” –...

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” — Isaiah...

"Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day...

So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit."  —...

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”  — Psalm 46:1 (MSG) Today didn’t start out like every other day. I woke...