JULIA HARTLIEB

Baby, be a David — not the slingshot version, the psalm-writing, sheep-watching, trust-when-no-one-is-looking version. Because giants will always shout. That’s their job. Noise, fear, hurry, pressure — all stomping around like they own the valley. But David didn’t walk in loud. He walked in...

Baby, be yours today — but first, be His. Tear down the tiny idols that keep sneaking onto the throne: approval, performance, comfort, fear, even the good gifts that were never meant to sit where only Jesus belongs. Spouse is a gift. Kids are a gift. Calling is a gift. But none of them are the...

Close your eyes and take a breath. If something feels off — if your soul feels a little heavy, a little cluttered, a little worn — don’t ignore it. Pay attention. Lent is not about pretending we’re perfect; it’s about turning honestly toward God and letting Him do the deep work we cannot do...