The Wholehearted Blog

I am a firm believer that godly gratitude is one of our greatest weapons against the flesh. When I focus my mind on all God has done, has saved me...

What word comes to mind when you think about spiritual disciplines?Is it FUN?Probably not.We tend to think that fun is incompatible with spiritual growth, but what if the opposite is...

It is as difficult to identify false motivations as it is easy to find reasons not to be disciplined. In both rule-keeping and rule-breaking, we’re focusing on actions and avoiding...

Our discipline should be driven by our desire to obey, be near, and become like our beautiful Jesus.  But sometimes, we can be motivated by pride or even fear. We find ourselves...

When we read Scripture, we are reading the Word of God going forth from His mouth into our hearts. Therefore, this is a promise that it will prosper in our...

If I didn’t make good oral hygiene a habit, over time I would likely develop gum disease, costly dental bills, and possibly even lose my teeth. If I didn’t take...

Every relationship has a combination of “head over heels” days and “please don’t speak to me until tomorrow” days. Even in the mere six months that I have been married,...

Discipline brings us rest and peace. When we train ourselves for godliness as 1 Timothy promises, we will experience benefits in this life and in the next. If we’ve been...

One of the main reasons we struggle with having a quiet time is that it is often unenjoyable. Prayer can feel monotonous, Scripture can seem dull, and worship can feel...