Effort: Body

“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” 1 Cor 6:19-20   I have a friend who is always trying to get...

Mind: Bitterness

“Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.” Hebrews 12:15   When we’re hurt, offended or disappointed, it’s normal, healthy even, to be...

Soul: What’s your purpose?

“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” Ephesians 2:10   Whether or not we admit it, we all long to be significant. We want to know that we offer unique, indispensable,...

Heart: Peace

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27   Most of us would agree that we want to live in harmony and order with each other, the world around us and...

Effort: Work/Parenting

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.” Col 3:23   Most of my days as a mom feel thankless. No one is thanking me for cleaning...

Mind: Pride

“But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.” James 4:6-7     I met a girl in Starbucks once, and it was clear that she was having a...