We weren’t meant to live stuck in the cycle of striving, defeat, and self-effort. Romans 7 belongs in the rearview—Romans 8 is our daily bread. This is a call to walk in the Spirit, to surrender, and to rise in the victory that’s already ours.

Recognizing the patterns of truth, deception, and redemption There are divine patterns woven throughout Scripture — rhythms of obedience, courage, and worship that open the door for God’s glory to fall. But running alongside them are other patterns — patterns of deception and intimidation that seek to enslave us to lies. From Eden to Isaiah’s day to our modern world, the enemy’s tactics haven’t changed. They’ve just become more polished. And every time we partner with those p

A Deceptive Trade: Platform Over Purpose One of Satan’s clever deceptions was to elevate ministry on a platform over ministry in the trenches of the world. I remember how discouraging and “less than” I felt working in the marketplace. I also remember how those with visible gifts—especially in music—were elevated, while the rest of us were relegated to audience status. Spectators instead of participants. It was a lie of limitation that produced either lazy complacency or lust—