“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~Romans 12:2 NIV The word "transformed" is the English translation of the Greek word metamorphouste, which means metamorphosis.  Everytime … Continue reading Day 20 – Spiritual Metamorphosis →

Relieve the troubles of my heart and free me from my anguish.  Psalm 25:17 Whenever I’ve gone too long without food, my stomach starts to growl to remind me that it’s empty.  My body is putting me on notice that it needs food.  Of course, I really don’t need the reminders.  Being hungry is an … Continue reading Day 18 – The Source of All Comfort →

“When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, ‘Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?’  He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” ~John 6:5-6 Jesus performed many, many miracles during His short … Continue reading Day 17 – God Already Knows →

"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." ~Matthew 26:41 There are moments in life where we honestly don’t know how to surrender a situation, a person or ourselves to God.  Have you ever been in a situation where you simply could not … Continue reading Day 16 – Sin and Surrender →

 "Pay attention and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise; apply your heart to what I teach."  ~Proverbs 22:17 I've grown to understand the tremendous benefits of stillness, slowing down and unplugging from it all so that I might hear God better. It has deepened my relationship with God and changed my life … Continue reading Day 15 – The Danger of Distraction →

"..the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ~James 1:3-4 When we're praying about something and the answer doesn't seem to be anywhere in sight, being patient and trusting God can be a challenge. Some call this place "the waiting." … Continue reading Day 14 – The Path to Patience  →

"Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight." ~Proverbs 4:6-7 We reap what we sow.  I’m sure you’ve heard this saying at some point in your life.  Decision by decision we determine our … Continue reading Day 13 – The Wonder of Wisdom →

“Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all.” ~Proverbs 3:5-7 MSG Life can be really tough sometimes.  Life can … Continue reading Day 12 – Learning to Trust →

“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”  ~John 15:5  I used to write my prayers in journals, where I poured out my heart to God.  I still have those journals.  From time to … Continue reading Day 11 – A Place to Stay →

“That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed. … Continue reading Day 10 – Good Soil →