The first four Beatitudes describe a person's relationship with God. The next four describe a person's relationship with others; that...

As we surrender to Jesus, we will continue to long for righteousness—hunger for justice—and thirst for goodness. This is "a longing that...

As a fruit of the Spirit, I know I have meekness in me, but it's not an automatic posture. It's a minute by minute dependence on God....

Jesus declares in His following statements the results of spiritual poverty. Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted....

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:3 NIV Poor in spirit is a condition of the heart given...

What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Before we dive into that, let's back up a bit. Jesus began His ministry with nine statements...

Rejoicing over her, His desire has always been that she love Him with all of her heart. He stimulates that desire and the fruit it will...

Now fully His, she dances the dance of grace. She was not even aware she could dance, let alone dance the dance of grace. If you follow...

The young women move from curiosity to desire—pivoting from, "What is it about Him" to "Where may we find Him?" Once the bride moves past...

The young woman's devotion sparked a curiosity in those around her. As they wonder why she is willing to endure such affliction, they...

As she searches for her Beloved in the dark of the night, she's mistaken and misjudged, beaten and bruised by the very ones who are...

Comfort and Security—Complacency—Hesitation—Apprehensive about going deeper still—A King's silence and a Bride's longing heart. See my...