The Coordinated Living
Discover how to grow closer to God, find belonging in His fold, and build confidence in your faith. Explore our collection of posts designed to strengthen your spiritual journey and deepen your relationship with Christ.
Desperate for agreements and validations
Why does sin desperately need agreement, and why is it so eager for validation? Have you ever thought about this? Think...
Going along
It is so easy to go along with something just because it makes "sense" to you or because valid arguments are made for it...
The unpassing word
In a world that is constantly shifting between cycles, we have to be grounded in a Foundation that cannot be moved. Scri...
The Exhaustion of Demand vs. The Rest of the Word
With many words, we love to flood our prayers and declarations with the things we want to see come to pass. We passiona...
The Abundant Life
If you are like me—always curious about how words are used in Scripture and their specific placement—I am certain you ha...
A prayer of return
Lord, I am here to ask for Your forgiveness for the times we have wandered away and sought for ourselves what You had al...
There's plenty
In a vision, I saw a grapevine—lush, heavy, and ready for harvest. Yet, only two people stood there working. They clearl...
Not What It Looks Like
You’re on the precipice of something. For some reason, you cannot explain what it is—not even to yourself. There’s a ...
Black and white
It truly is black and white; there is no need to sugarcoat it. At the very core of existence, there aren't as many compl...
The transformation
What are the things that affect you on a daily basis? For me, the major ones are family, finances, friendships/relation...
The not so different dialogues
Isn’t it interesting that these same conversations are being had within us even today? Those silent, private internal di...
Well resourced
It will shock you to find out how sufficient you are when you are in the will of God. We are conditioned to think that ...
Snippets of the past
Isn't it interesting when God shows us glimpses of our past and we see, for the first time, how His plans were in effect...
Time to Say Bye
We hold memories of time spent together, never once thinking we would reach a point where our journeys go in opposite ...
When God Addresses Injustice: The Season of Rectification
When the time comes for the Lord to address and deal with "short changes," there is nothing we can do to stop it. It is...
Beware: When Pain Becomes Your Identity
Be careful of those whose actions, words, and entire life's work are born solely out of their pain, suffering, or displ...
Living in His Love
If we have accepted Christ as our Redeemer, Savior, and Friend, we are invited to live entirely free of fear. The Bible...
A Warning for the Promised Land: Entering 2026
Deuteronomy 8:11-14 (AMP): "Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God... otherwise, when you have eaten and are s...
The Living Testimony: Your Life as God’s Story
Isn’t it amazing—mind-blowing, even—to realize that just as the Old Testament foreshadowed Christ and what was to come,...
Merry Christmas
"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, t...
From Abram to Abraham: The Abundance of Obedience
I woke with such a grateful heart today, finding myself thanking God for calling me into His marvelous light and giving...
WOE TO YOU.....
"Woe to you who call evil good and good evil." I found myself in prayer recently, and I was reminded of a scene that pl...
The nature of the Spirit
Romans 8:6 KJV [6] For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. The spirit is i...
Missing God's Story
We would naturally align ourselves with Queen Vashti’s defense. We would have agreed that she shouldn't be paraded about...
The biggest lie ever told
"Believing in what Christ attained for us on the cross isn't enough." This opening statement (THE LIE) might ruffle some...
Do Not Be Fooled by False Flourishing
Do not be fooled by what appears as flourishing and thriving. Taking lessons, direction, or guidance from them can lead...
Don't Be Anxious About the Enemy
Don't worry about what the devil does or will do. He can only do what he has been exposed to do—nothing more, nothing l...
Knowing his voice
John 10:3-5 KJV [3] To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and ...
What's in your hands?
We are always looking for an ideal situation, the perfect time, or the right scenario before we are willing to move. We ...
Thanksgiving
Thanking God for forgiving us for the times we looked down on ourselves or felt inferior. We are grateful for grace when...
Psalm 119:89-91
Reflecting on Psalm 119:89, I am reminded that your word, Lord, is settled forever in heaven—incorruptible and unchangin...
Hearts revealed
Circumstances in life reveal our hearts towards God. James 1:2-4 KJV [2] My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall in...
To belong
The desire to belong is one of the most powerful and universal longings of the human heart. From childhood playgrounds t...
Falsehood Masquerading as Compassion
I will always stand by this: look for things in the places God has placed them. Our desire to have empathy and help oth...
Perfecting our way to a loss
We have a way of doing things that seems so logical and harmless, yet it leads us astray. We call it perfectionism. It's...
Personal
"A thousand times I failed, but still your mercy remains. Should I stumble again, still I'm caught in your grace. " Thi...
The reason
Our foundation and reason for living is clear: the resurrection of Christ. The resurrection of Christ is purposeful. We...
Be careful
When your present needs and feelings influence your choices, you're building a life on an unstable foundation. Our needs...
Recognition
Recognizing the part you have played in your own story is the first step toward repentance. We are quick to turn on each...
The choice to simplify
We are constantly looking for a perfect life, a flawless moment where we can see God’s hand in motion. But the truth is,...
Not in Agreement
We are quick to come into agreement with others just because we share a point of view, but this shouldn't be the case. ...
Make time for God
I’ve come to a point in my life where the phrase “make time for God” feels deeply unsettling. We hear this phrase so of...
We have help
1 Corinthians 10:13 KJV [13] There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who w...
Personal
Sometimes, I find myself panicking about situations due to past experiences or my knowledge of it. My reasons feel justi...
Forgiveness in Christ
Being forgiven doesn't mean remaining in the same sins or holding onto the same desires you have always had. Forgiveness...
Reflection
Galatians 2:19-21 MSG [19-21a] What actually took place is this: I tried keeping rules and working my head off to plea...
Our desire to be something
It's essential to recognize that the desire to make something of ourselves is neither out of place nor unusual. Many peo...
Good intentions
The road to hell is paved with good intentions. The world is filled with people with GOOD INTENTIONS. This classic prov...
Filled with him
Filled With Him: A Reflection on 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 Wouldn’t it be comforting to see ten steps ahead? To make perfect...
Overwhelmed to our detriment
Have you ever found yourself rushing through a busy day, only to realize you've missed something important unfolding rig...
The known end
He alludes to the end. This statement from Isaiah lays the foundation for our understanding: God knows the end from the...
Take a look at suffering
If God is good, why is there suffering? Why does God allow his people to suffer? Why does it feel like I can never catch...
The unchangable
Ecclesiastes 1:9–11 reminds us: “That which has been is that which will be again… there is nothing new under the sun.” ...
The Lord speaks
Here's something to think about: not speaking your father's language. Just as a child naturally learns and speaks their ...
Only the Lord saves
Realizing this can be humbling. It fills us with awe and inspires us to live in a new way. When you truly believe it, y...
Personal
I've found peace in walking in the light of God's word, even when I struggle internally. I grew weary of twisting God's ...