Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. (Colossians 3:2 NIV) As I write this devotion, we are in the thick of election season in the United States. Tensions are running high. People are frustrated, upset, anxious, and angry. Opinions fly wildly on... 
What does it mean to seek God’s kingdom first? Can we really battle worry and anxiety by shifting our focus and thoughts on him and ignoring worry as it swirls around us? Let’s talk about 3 things I’ve learned while seeking the kingdom of God first... 
The antidote to fear is closeness to God. Tara Lee Cobble After finishing a podcast interview with a friend, she mentioned that our governor had issued a shelter in place mandate for the entire state of California. I was stunned, but continued to talk about regular... 
Worry is always sinful. Yes, I said it, worry is a sin, and a heart problem. It is a sin that many people struggle with on a day to day basis. It is a serious problem. “Therefore I tell you: Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; or... 
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their... 
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV Trusting in the Lord is so important, but sometimes so difficult. You love the Lord and you are... 