spiritual transformation

  • Prepare for Conflict, but Hope for Grace

    Prepare for Conflict, but Hope for Grace

    The climax of the story arrives when the two brothers finally meet. Jacob, ever the strategist, prepares for the worst. He arranges his wives and children defensively, bracing for the righteous anger of a brother arriving with 400 men. But what happens next shatters all expectation. Instead of vengeance, Jacob is met with grace.…

  • This Is Your Appointed Time—Don’t Miss It

    This Is Your Appointed Time—Don’t Miss It

    You’ve been praying.You’ve been waiting.You’ve been trying to hold it together and hoping things would change. This is your moment to take action. And no—it’s not a gimmick.It’s not a trick.It’s a gift. I love giving, and giving Tuesday is my perfect opportunity to give to you.And this year, I wanted to make sure…

  • God’s Power Is Not Just for the Perfect

    God’s Power Is Not Just for the Perfect

    “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”Luke 5:31–32 There’s a lie that’s been quietly creeping through the church for far too long: That you have to be perfect to receive God’s help.That unless your relationship looks holy,…

  • When your relationship is struggling, you’re not failing

    When your relationship is struggling, you’re not failing

    “My grace is sufficient for thee, for my strength is made perfect in weakness…”— 2 Corinthians 12:9 Just because you’re a Christian doesn’t mean your relationships will always be smooth.It doesn’t mean you won’t hit rough patches.And it definitely doesn’t mean you’re failing when things fall apart. We forget that relationship struggles—conflict, distance, miscommunication,…

  • True Worship: It’s Not About Us, And That’s The Beautiful Part

    True Worship: It’s Not About Us, And That’s The Beautiful Part

    My most recent midnight prayer is called True Worship, based on John chapter 4, the encounter of Jesus with the woman of Samaria at the well, and also Isaiah chapter 11, where we talk about the Spirit of God—the Spirit of understanding and wisdom, the Spirit of counsel and might, and the Spirit of…

  • Exploring Life Through the Spirit of Truth

    Exploring Life Through the Spirit of Truth

    Life is an unexpected journey, filled with dreams and realities. It’s a path influenced by faith in Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Truth. On this episode of Teens Draw Near to God, airing Saturdays at 6am PT, join me, Shirah Chante, as we reflect on themes of faith, healing, and the transformative power…