Planted by the River or Dying in the Sand?
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes;…
Your Roots Are Stronger Than Your Doubts
“…so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and…
Roots Don’t Lie About What Makes Them Die
“But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes;…
Skipping Roots Welcomes Collapse
“They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.” Luke 6:48 (NIV)…
When Striving Stunts Your Roots
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7a (NIV)\ You’re working…
Standing Firm Should You Fall
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV) You’ve messed up and you know it. The sin you swore you’d never commit…
When Your Faith Wavers
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the…
The Foundation That Goes With You
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 (NIV) Change is terrifying when you face it alone.…
Grace and Not Guilt
“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV) Freedom sounds too good to be true. You’ve been a Christian…
Whose Voice Are You Following?
“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him.” Colossians 2:6 (NIV) Your life is loud with voices. Every day, dozens of voices compete for your attention and loyalty. Social media tells…