DevotionalOne of the greatest mistakes we can make in our spiritual lives is becoming frustrated because we aren't growing fast enough. We look at ourselves and ask: “Why am I not further along?” “Why...  Read More

DevotionalOf all the fruit Paul lists, love stands at the center. Not because the other fruit don't matter. But because love gives direction to all the others. Love gives patience a reason. Love gives...  Read More

DevotionalJesus said that we would know a tree by its fruit. That's because what is happening inside eventually begins showing up outside. What's happening in your heart eventually shows up in your wo...  Read More

DevotionalFollowing Jesus doesn't mean the battle disappears. It means you now recognize the battle. Paul tells us that the flesh and the Spirit are opposed to one another. There are competing desires...  Read More

DevotionalBeing filled with the Holy Spirit isn't about getting more of the Holy Spirit. It is about the Holy Spirit getting more of us. There is a difference between having a moment with God and actu...  Read More

Devotional“Instead, be filled with the Spirit…” This may be the most important truth from this entire week: Being filled with the Spirit doesn’t mean I get more of the Holy Spirit. It means the Holy S...  Read More

Devotional“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…” Paul reminds us that how we live matters. Our lives are not random. Our time is a gift....  Read More

DevotionalThere is an old illustration about two wolves fighting inside a person. One represents good.The other represents evil. Someone asks, “Which wolf wins?” The answer is: “The one you feed.” Whe...  Read More

Devotional“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love…” Children naturally imitate what they see. They pick up our words. They copy our habits. They notice o...  Read More

Devotional“Be filled with the Spirit.” We can have powerful moments with God. A worship service can move us. A song can bring tears to our eyes. An altar call can remind us of God’s presence. A sermon...  Read More

DevotionalThis is where the conversation gets personal. It’s possible to spend your entire life learning about the Holy Spirit without actually learning to walk with the Holy Spirit. You can know the ...  Read More

Devotional“All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit.” Imagine the disciples before Pentecost. They had walked with Jesus. They had heard His teaching. They had witnessed His miracles. They had see...  Read More