depth

 

Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified.
- 2 Corinthians 13:5 (NKJV)
 
With today’s technology, I rarely have to sit through commercials anymore. I can fast-forward and get straight to the show I want to watch. But over the years, I’ve noticed something about the commercials I do catch—they almost always promise immediate results. A cleaner bathroom in minutes. A pill to lose weight fast. Makeup to hide every flaw. An exercise machine guaranteed to “trim and tone.”
These messages are all about the surface. They point out what’s wrong, then offer a quick fix—no depth required.
So when Paul writes, “Examine yourselves,” those words can feel uncomfortable. But they’re not meant to shame us; they’re an invitation to honesty. Richard Foster said it plainly: “Superficiality is the curse of our age.”  We love quick fixes, instant answers, and surface-level spirituality, yet real transformation doesn’t happen that way.
Depth requires intention. It asks us to slow down, to stop skipping past the hard questions, and to let God search our hearts. Is Christ truly at the center of my life—or just added on when it’s convenient? That kind of examination doesn’t weaken faith; it strengthens it, anchoring us far beyond the surface.
 
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drifting

 

I am shocked that you are turning away so soon from God, who called you to himself through the loving mercy of Christ. You are following a different way that pretends to be the Good News but is not the Good News at all. You are being fooled by those who deliberately twist the truth concerning Christ.
- Galatians 1:6-7 (NLT)
 
It’s only the second week of January, and I already find myself dreaming of hot summer days—floating on a raft in the pool, lazily drifting without a care in the world. I’ve even dozed off in the quiet serenity of my backyard, only to wake up slightly disoriented, wondering how I managed to drift all the way to the deep end, shocked to find myself there.
Paul sounds almost shocked as he writes to the Galatians—How did you drift so quickly? That question still echoes today.
We don’t usually fall away in one dramatic moment. We drift slowly, quietly, distracted by busyness, obligations, and constant noise. Henri Nouwen described it perfectly with his images of over-packed suitcases and always being behind schedule. We rush through life carrying too much, filling every moment, yet somehow ending up unfulfilled. Busyness doesn’t just exhaust us—it dulls our spiritual hunger. And before we even realize it, we begin believing a “different gospel,” one shaped more by culture than by Christ.
 
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on the surface

 

My friends, here is what I want you to know. I announce to you that your sins can be forgiven because of what Jesus has done. Through him everyone who believes is set free from every sin. Moses’ law could not make you right in God’s eyes.
- Acts 13:38-39 (NIRV)
 
In my lifetime, I’ve attended churches of many different denominations. Some had pastors whose sermons truly hit home—messages that stayed with me long after Sunday morning. Others were… well, a little meh. But over time, I’ve realized the difference wasn’t always the church or the pastor. The deeper question is this: when we attend church, are we simply making an appearance, or are we coming with a desire to learn, grow, and be changed?
It’s easy to live on the surface of faith. We attend church, hear sermons, nod along, and go back to life as usual. But surface faith doesn’t hold us when storms come—it only skims the top. When faith stays shallow, it looks fine on the outside but lacks the depth needed to sustain us.
Paul reminds us in Acts that forgiveness and freedom are found in Jesus alone. Not in habits. Not in routine. Not in being “good enough.” Real faith goes deeper than appearances; it sinks its roots into grace.
If the Bible is going to be real to us, we have to crave it—not as an obligation, but as nourishment. Shallow waters are safe and familiar, but they never satisfy our thirst. Depth is where freedom lives.
 
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Choose Gratitude Today

 
This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
- Psalm 118:24 (KJV)
 
After walking through hard seasons, fresh starts, surrender, and learning to find peace, it’s easy to think gratitude should come naturally by now. But the truth is, gratitude is often a choice — especially on ordinary days, or days that still carry a little heaviness.
I love that this verse doesn’t pretend every day will be easy. It simply reminds us that this day — the one we are standing in right now — was made by God. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Today. And sometimes rejoicing starts with nothing more than recognizing that God is still present, still working, still faithful.
Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring what’s hard. It means choosing to notice what’s good alongside it. A quiet moment. A deep breath. A shared laugh. A reminder that we are still here, still loved, still held by God’s grace.
As this week comes to a close, my prayer is not that life suddenly becomes perfect, but that our eyes stay open to the small blessings God places in front of us each day. Even after difficult seasons, even while waiting, even when peace feels fragile — gratitude anchors us and gently turns our hearts back toward hope.
Join me in thanking God for this day. Help us see it as a gift, even when it doesn’t look the way we expected. Ask God yo teach us to choose gratitude, to notice His goodness, and to rejoice in His faithfulness — one day at a time.
 
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Peace in the waiting

 

Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
- Philippians 4:6–7 (NLT)
 
I’ll be the first to admit — patience does not come naturally to me. The tiniest inconvenience can trigger frustration, anger, or a full-blown meltdown if I’m not careful. In those moments, peace can feel like a foreign concept, something meant for other people who seem calmer and more put together.
Paul’s words in Philippians remind me that peace isn’t something we’re expected to manufacture on our own. It begins when we stop carrying everything ourselves and start handing it over to God — even the small things that feel embarrassing to pray about. Especially those things.
I’ve noticed that when my patience is thin, gratitude is usually missing. When I slow down enough to thank God for what He has already done, my perspective starts to shift. The situation may not change right away, but my heart does. Gratitude creates space for peace to enter, even when my emotions are loud.
Waiting will always test us. But patience grows when we trust that God is still working, even in the pauses. Peace follows when we remember that God’s presence is not dependent on our mood or our circumstances — He meets us right in the middle of the mess.
God knows how quickly my patience runs out and how easily I become overwhelmed. But He can help me pause before I react, bring my frustrations to Him, and choose gratitude even when it’s hard. He fills me with His peace and teaches me to rest in Him, I just have to trust and listen.
 
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Learning to Let Go

 

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.
- Proverbs 3:5–6 (NLT)
 
Trust doesn’t come easily, especially when life has taught us to brace for the unexpected. After hard seasons, fresh starts, and big changes, surrender can feel like the most difficult step of all. We like plans. We like control. We like knowing how things will turn out.
But Proverbs gently reminds us that trust begins when we stop leaning on our own understanding. That’s not easy for people who like to be prepared, responsible, and strong. Surrender feels risky because it requires us to loosen our grip and admit we don’t have all the answers — and maybe never will.
What I’m learning is that surrender isn’t giving up; it’s giving over. It’s choosing to place the weight of our worries, our plans, and our “what ifs” into God’s hands, one decision at a time. Trust grows not when life makes sense, but when we decide to keep seeking Him anyway.
When we let go, God doesn’t leave us wandering. He promises to guide our steps. The path may not look like what we imagined, but it will always lead us closer to Him. We have to trust Him with our whole heart, even when we don't understand the path ahead.  We need to let Him help us release control and surrender our plans to Him.
 
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A Fresh Start

 
This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!
- 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT)
 
There’s something about a new year that makes us crave a fresh start. This weekend, I finally tackled a daunting task — I emptied my closet for the first time since we bought our house in 2005. Every shelf, every hanger, every corner. Four garbage bags went out, a large box of clothes was given away, and with the help of my handsome and amazing husband, I ended up with a complete closet makeover.
As I stood there looking at the fresh, organized space, I realized how much I needed that reset — not just in my closet, but in my heart. Sometimes we hang onto things simply because they’ve been there for so long. Old habits, old worries, old hurts. They pile up quietly until the space meant for something new feels cramped and cluttered.
Paul’s words remind us that in Christ, we are not defined by what we used to be. The old is gone, and something new has begun. But just like cleaning out a closet, that transformation doesn’t always happen without effort. We have to be willing to let go — even of things that once felt comfortable or familiar.
A fresh start doesn’t require perfection. It simply requires surrender. When we trust God enough to release the old, He faithfully fills the space with what we truly need for the season ahead.
Aren't we blessed to have a father that makes all things new? With His help we can release what no longer belongs in our lives and embrace the new work He is doing in us.
 
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