Lately, I have been thinking about death—not physical death, but the death to self Scripture calls us to. Relationships, health, purpose, forgiveness, and spiritual growth all require moments of surrender. Something often has to die for something better to live. But Romans 8:13 reveals the good news: we do not do this alone. There is grace, through the Spirit, for death.

Watching my daughter skip exercises at gymnastics practice taught me another lesson about discipline. I knew what she was capable of, yet she was missing opportunities to develop her skills. What gifts, abilities, and opportunities has God entrusted to us that remain underdeveloped? Discover how discipline helps us steward our God-given potential without making performance the measure of our worth.

Why do we discipline ourselves as Christians? Is it to earn God's approval, demonstrate our devotion, or become more like Christ? An unexpected lesson from my daughter's gymnastics practice reminded me that discipline is not punishment. It is training that helps us grow into the people God has called us to become.

Grace does not eliminate the need for discipline—it empowers it. From Daniel’s disciplined obedience to Paul laboring in grace, Scripture shows us that spiritual growth requires our participation. Discover how to stop allowing weakness to become an excuse and begin bringing your spirit, soul, and body increasingly under God’s leadership.

Many of us know the habits that would improve our health and spiritual lives, yet we remain stuck in the same patterns. Inspired by the story of the four lepers in 2 Kings, this post explores the powerful question that can spark real change: What could happen if I do… and what could happen if I don’t?

Why do so many New Year’s resolutions fade by mid-year? The issue may not be discipline—it may be identity. Discover how renewing your mind with God’s Word transforms your goals from exhausting striving into grace-filled living.