You have been changed, given new life. You’ve tasted what is good and real and true. So live free.

Seared in the fire. Crafted into perfection. Ready to be used. Just as the craftsman refines a tool for a select purpose, we were created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God has already given you ambitions and directions. Go fulfill them. Read more: http://odb.org/2015/06/03/something-new/

It’s humbling, really. When you consider the entire universe, the billions of stars and people, the noise and activity that never end . . . and He chose YOU! The Creator of everything made you, died for you, and wants a relationship with you.

Creation speaks of me, yet I am invisible. My glory thunders, yet I whisper to you. Heaven and earth are mine, yet I want your heart. I am God.

A baby boy. That’s how God chose to save the world. It was God’s plan to send His Son in the flesh, and it’s His plan to affect every one of us through this gift. So trust in His purpose, no matter what your role, because He loves you so.

Living with an attitude of gratitude just makes life better.

God, you are the only thing that matters. Remind me of your goodness and your love.

Our Father has placed us in a field ripe for harvest. It’s time to get our hands dirty!

We are messed-up people. Even when we try to do good, our evil hearts are still corrupt. But Jesus knows.

Psalm 23 recounts the wonderful truths of our comforting God.