Celebrations like Independence Days function as a small glimpse into where the Story is heading and the promise of one new people gathering together in worship to the King.

Life can be unfair and full of trials, but there’s a purpose to these times that far outweighs the discomfort — they’re essential in growing our roots.

God loves with an agape love. It’s higher, greater, and deeper than the love we’re capable of apart from Him.

Fighting anxiety is less about “letting go” and more about shifting our gaze from our concerns to One who is greater.

It’s the truest, most beautiful things about us and God that come under the greatest attack.

It’s not new practices or fancy words needed to access the deeper portions of our being, it’s often simply slowing down to the unhurried place.

Having a certain, sturdy foundation pays dividends when facing the inevitable uncertainties of life.

God is able to use even our bad decisions and falling away as new opportunities to reveal to us His redeeming power. Upon return, we find a bolstered faith.

Wisdom sets preventatives. Make it harder to do the wrong thing, and thus easier to walk down the straight path.

There’s beauty all around us and if we’re not careful we can get used to it and miss the incredible experience of noticing.

The purpose of deconstruction is always reconstruction — don’t leave with your house destroyed.

Ownership is practiced in the present and is essential for us as we move forward from our current circumstances.

Our belief becomes solidified when we become obedient towards our belief.

What comes to mind when you think about God? — As A.W. Tozer points out, it’s the most important thing there is.

Risk requires us to release control of the outcomes and step into a deeper level of trust.

Jesus is ready and willing to move, often times He’s simply waiting for us to open the door.

Our actions towards others either confirm the truth God has spoken over them or confirm the lies the enemy has spoken over them — practice intentionality.

We were made for love. Fear is often what gets in the way, but it’s perfect love that cleans the glass and casts out fear.

We’re not promised the “why” behind the hard times, but there’s a deeper way to live — a way of faith and trust amidst the unanswered whys.

We have impactful experiences that we’re quick to forget. Sometimes it’s as simple as a song to bring back a timestamped memory.