“For the flesh desires what is against the Spirit, and the Spirit desires what is against the flesh; these are opposed to each other, so that you don’t do what you want.” - Galatians 5:17One of the enemy’s favorite lies is this: “If you were really growing, this would not be a struggle.” That lie sounds convincing because we assume maturity means the fight gets removed. We think strong Christians ...  Read More

“I say, then, walk by the Spirit and you will certainly not carry out the desire of the flesh.” - Galatians 5:16Paul does not say, “Think about the Spirit.” He does not say, “Agree with the Spirit.” He does not say, “Visit the Spirit when life gets hard.” He says, “Walk by the Spirit.” That word matters because walking is daily. Walking is ordinary. Walking is repeated. Walking is not dramatic mos...  Read More

“For you were called to be free, brothers and sisters; only don’t use this freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but serve one another through love.” - Galatians 5:13One of the most dangerous things we can believe is that freedom is neutral.That once Christ sets us free, we can coast. That grace means we no longer need to pay attention to what is ruling our hearts. But Paul does not speak that ...  Read More

“For freedom, Christ set us free. Stand firm, then, and don’t submit again to a yoke of slavery.” - Galatians 5:1Let’s be honest. A lot of people hear the word freedom and immediately think control.“I’m free when nobody tells me what to do.”“I’m free when I get to make my own choices.”“I’m free when I can decide what is right for me.”That sounds normal to us because we have been trained to think t...  Read More

“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” - James 1:5Let’s bring this all the way down to where you actually live. Because at some point… This has to move from understanding to action. You’ve seen it now. You lack wisdom. God tells you to ask. Your biggest obstacle is your independence. God gives generously. Jesus ...  Read More

“Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.” -James 1:5Let’s go deeper than behavior for a second. Because if we’re honest… This is not only about decision-making. It’s about authority.The reason you struggle to ask God is not only because you forget. It’s not only because life gets busy. It’s not only because you fee...  Read More