“In [Ephesians 1] verse 3, Paul begins what is the longest sentence in the New Testament in the original Greek, a string of amazing thoughts that take us on a journey through spiritual blessings. . . . If you are part of God’s family, you already have all of these blessings. You may not have […]
“None of us has a perfect self-image or a complete understanding of who we are in Christ. We all wrestle with insecurity at some level, whether we are aware of it or not. We all have the experience of trying to be ‘somebody,’ even though God has already made us to be incredibly valuable and […]
“Many of our self-perceptions go much too deep to be wiped away with some corrective self-talk. But we can identify the lies we believe and renew our minds with God’s truth. In doing so, we will significantly change the course of our lives.”- Chip Ingram In Chapter 1 (“The Lie of Rejection”) of Discover Your […]
“The root cause of many of our problems is an inaccurate view of ourselves. What we need is a mirror that is trustworthy, a mirror that allows us to see ourselves as God sees us. I have great news for you: There is a mirror that never lies. It’s objective and accurate, and it will […]
Closer Than Your Next Breath Susie Larson titles her most recent book Closer Than Your Next Breath: Where is God When You Need Him Most? (Thomas Nelson, 2023). Today, Susie ministers as an author, speaker, and radio show host. Most significantly, in God’s presence we receive correction, direction, comfort, and assurance. In addition, God’s powerful, […]
“We’re prone to rehearse the things God has decidedly forgotten. And we’re just as apt to forget the things that God has distinctly asked us to remember.”- Susie Larson “God’s love is surprisingly indiscriminate, his favor roving and resting upon those who seem lease deserving of it. God’s grace is evidenced in his patient pursuit […]
“Ask God to use you in ways above and beyond your abilities and capacity. Be willing to move out of your comfort zone. Trade saving face for saving grace. . .. Your identity is never up for grabs. So go where He sends you.”- Susie Larson “Now he who supplies seed to the sower and […]
“Every person on the planet today is on a spiritual journey. Each one of us is either failing or sailing, walking by faith or stuck in place, surviving or thriving. If you feel unable to move beyond your plow, to accept the mantle of promotion God has for you, then perhaps it is time to […]
“Growth isn’t just about biding our time through difficult seasons. It’s about learning to cast our cares more quickly upon the One who cares for us. It’s about learning to practice God’s presence in the everyday grind of life.”- Susie Larson “Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and […]
“Time and time again, the Spirit of the living God within us will defy the gravity of the circumstances around us, if only we trust His way above our own.”- Susie Larson “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.”- Philippians 2:13 (ESV) In Chapter […]
“Stay open to the idea of God’s goodness, even when He seems silent. He’s always near, always teaching us how to trust Him. And when the time is right, He’ll punch through the clouds with His healing rays, and we’ll remember afresh that we’re going to be okay.”- Susie Larson “Though the LORD is on […]
“We often confuse theology with psychology. The fact that God speaks is a matter of theology. It’s about God’s nature. But how we hear God speak is a matter not of theology but of psychology. It’s about how our neural pathways have learned to receive and process data, which varies from person to person.”- Pete […]