When we “prune” our lives, choosing to drop hobbies, bad habits, or stresses that distance us from God, we will see rewards in the form of larger fruit for His kingdom and more energy to pursue the true passions that He has given us.

Resentment leads you to self-destructive choices, causing you to suffer far more than those you resent. It breeds misery and rarely brings about the resolution you seek. So why cling to resentment any longer? Let go today. Choose forgiveness, and embrace the freedom that comes with it. Release the burden of grudges and experience the peace that forgiveness can bring into your life.

There’s no need for complicated methods or extensive notes. Instead, learn some basics of understanding Scripture and start reading! The key is to let God's Word dwell in you richly. This approach is accessible to us all and has incredible potential for change. I challenge you to embark on this journey, to dwell in the Bible, and may you discover the treasures within His Word and experience its life-changing impact.

Discipline is a vital component of our relationship with God. It is about fostering habits that draw us closer to Him, guiding our hearts and actions toward a life that reflects His love and teachings.

The truth that I often need to be reminded of is that there are rules worth aligning myself with – God’s rule. It's only with His rule and reign in my life that I can grow and mature. This is true freedom: growing into what God has intended you to be for His glory and our good!

I strive to treat the Bible with the same amount of ease and enthusiasm as my garden, maintaining my soul daily to avoid rot, damage, and pests. I don't often succeed at this, because it takes more effort for me to crack open the Word and take a good look at myself than it does to fix plants. But I know the results will be priceless.

When we disregard God’s commands and give into our sinful desires, it’s like staring into the headlights of an oncoming eighteen-wheeler and hoping not to crash. Whenever we allow our eyes to look upon the things that God clearly commands us not to look upon, this leads to patterns of unrighteous living, which eventually leads to death.

Here’s the thing. Some days, our spiritual taste buds might not be working. But its important we don’t stop tasting anyway. Even when prayer and devotions are not enjoyable, or not instantly meaningful, they still nourish us. And they still taste worlds better than any other book, movie, or social media feed we could be consuming – we just might not know it right away. When we struggle to focus, or feel rushed, we still need to take time to feed our souls. The taste will come.