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.

The rich young ruler had wealth, influence, morality, and achievement—but Jesus touched the one thing he could not surrender. What happens when something we deeply desire begins competing with Christ? Discover how surrender purifies our passions so we can pursue good things without allowing them to control our identity, peace, or wholeness.

Paul was imprisoned, yet instead of asking believers to pray for the prison door to open, he asked them to pray for an open door for the gospel. His chains were real—but they did not define his usefulness. Through Paul, Moses, and Gideon, discover why your limitations do not automatically cancel God's assignment and how to faithfully pursue purpose and wholeness within the life you have today.