In 2 Corinthians 3:4–5, the Apostle Paul offers a perspective-shifting truth: our sufficiency does not come from our own abilities, but from God alone. In a world that constantly asks us to "self-source" our confidence, Scripture invites us to look upward instead of inward.

In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on her conversation with Lisa Allen about the exhaustion of performance-based living. We are often handed a dozen different "compasses" for our confidence—our productivity, our image, or the approval of others—but these needles are always shifting. Lisa shares how God gently led her away from the pressure of being "enough" and into a deeper, quieter confidence rooted in the finished work of Jesus.

True confidence isn’t something we manufacture; it is something we receive. When we stop striving to prove our competence and start resting in His, we find a fixed point that holds steady even when life feels shaky. Jesus is your Confidence Compass. He is the one who aligns your heart and defines your worth.

Today, you don’t have to hold it all together. You simply have to hold onto Him.

👉 Watch Lisa’s full episode: https://youtu.be/VRqZAgO23ik

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What if confidence isn’t something you’re born with—but a gift God grows in you?

In this empowering episode of The FOUND Podcast, Lorie Hartshorn sits down with Lisa J. Allen—board-certified life coach, speaker, and former Executive Director at Proverbs 31 Ministries—to unpack what true, biblical confidence looks like.

Lisa shares her personal journey of overcoming self-doubt, discovering identity and purpose, and learning to navigate life with God’s “confidence compass.” Her new book, Your Confidence Compass, offers practical wisdom to help women move from insecurity to self-leadership and clarity in every season of life.

Together, they explore:

- How God rebuilds true confidence rooted in Christ amid uncertainty

- Why self-awareness and spiritual growth are essential to overcoming common struggles with confidence

- The pathways God provides to help us “collect confidence” and courage

- How to boldly step into your God-given calling with faith and purpose

Whether you’re wrestling with insecurity or seeking direction, this conversation will encourage and equip you to live confidently in God’s purpose.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube — and discover the freedom of becoming your true self in Christ.

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In Psalm 139:1–6, David reveals a staggering truth: we are intimately known by our Creator. This isn’t a distant observation, but the steady, loving gaze of a God who knows our hearts before we even speak.

In this FOUND in Focus devotional, Lorie Hartshorn reflects on her conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith about the exhaustion of "performing" for our worth. We often hide behind masks of achievement, fearing that being truly seen would lead to being rejected. But Scripture offers a better way. Dr. Saundra reminds us that true freedom is found when we stop striving and start abiding in the love of the One who already knows our every secret. When we allow God’s light into the hidden places, the masks fall and the soul finally finds its rest.

Today, you don’t have to impress the Father. You can simply be His.

👉 Watch Dr. Saundra’s full episode: https://youtu.be/HXDbnRRWGEg

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