Every Christian is kin to Peter–though we know and love Jesus, sometimes we still fail. And yet Peter’s story actually offers us hope.
In this weeks devotion, we explore 2 truths that can transform how we face our failures.
When Your Mind is Restless on the Pillow
The rest God offers us isn’t just rest for our bodies—it goes deeper than that. God offers us rest from the burdens that weigh on our very souls.
How to Trade Guilt for Joy
I remember it like it was yesterday: My heart raced. My eyes shifted downward. And I sputtered out an excuse that sounded lame even to my ears. My mom had just caught me doing something I wasn’t allowed to do—and I knew I was in the wrong. Did you ever have a moment like this as a kid? It’s […]
How can we know true peace?
I remember stepping into a new leadership role and staring at my list of responsibilities. “All of this is up to me…” The thought weighed me down with worry. “What if I mess it up? Or what if something happens that’s out of my control? What if the worst happens?” Maybe you’ve ridden this train of […]
Roped Off
I grew up near a beautiful garden. It was a curated landscape painted with great swaths of colorful flowers. But as a child, I darted right past the pretty flowers to the small grove of trees I loved to climb. One of the trees had a low branch I used to hoist myself up into […]
Confession Time
Have you ever had to admit that you did something wrong? Maybe you wondered, “What will they say?”“Will they be shocked? Will they judge me? Or will they just let the whole thing go?” Psalm 85:8 shows us how God responds when we confess our sins to Him: “I will hear what the LORD will […]