I never fully understood Song of Solomon 2:15 until recently. I used to think it meant something simple about thoughts and focus, but as I’ve been sitting with it, I’ve realized it’s really pointing to something deeper—what’s happening beneath the surface of our hearts. “Catch for us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the …
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The Breaking Before the Becoming: Why God Does His Deepest Work in Hidden Seasons
There are seasons in life where it feels like nothing is working—where everything familiar starts to fall apart instead of fall into place. But what if the breaking isn’t a sign of failure… what if it’s the beginning of becoming? This is a reflection on hidden transformation, renewal of the mind, and how God often does His deepest work in the seasons we would never choose.
Hulk: Strength Under Guidance
One of my favorite Marvel characters is the Hulk. Bruce Banner was a calm, intelligent, and laid-back scientist. Yet he had a part of him that, when emotions overwhelmed him—anger, stress, threats—he transformed into the Hulk. His strength came with a challenge: when he allowed his emotions to dictate his actions, he could not control …
That one thing that is crippling you!
Do you know you have the power within you to be a change agent? It is easy to allow our thoughts to dictate what we do or where we go in our lives. It's like the meaning of insanity "Doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting different results." What is that one thing in your …
The Tyrant
Have you ever looked back at the medieval days and been so fascinated by the ruler over their kingdom. I love the way they align themselves up for battle. Anything that stepped foot on their territory, they were armed and ready. One of my favorite movies is Troy. This movie portrays the struggle between the …
Sandy Cortes | Carriers of Hope 