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Raised in Houston, Texas, with a loving family of seven and world-renowned parents in full-time ministry, Joel Osteen never imagined that he would follow so closely in his father’s footsteps. As a young man, his training and interests were behind the scenes in television production, though he was close to his father in ministry.

Lift Up Your Eyes

Lift Up Your Eyes

I will lift up my eyes to the hills — from whence comes my help? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.(Ps. 121:1–2 NKJV) What are you looking at today? Are there challenges in your life to overcome? Don't just look at your problems day in and day...

God’s Gifts

God’s Gifts

God's gifts and his call are irrevocable.(Rom. 11:29 NIV) No matter where you've been, no matter what you've done, realize today that your destiny supersedes your mistakes. When God designed the plan for your life, it wasn't dependent on you being perfect, never...

Love Much

Love Much

Therefore I tell you, her sins, many [as they are], are forgiven her — because she has loved much. But he who is forgiven little loves little.(Luke 7:47 AMP) Did you know that forgiveness opens the door for love to operate in your life? This scripture passage is...

Prewired to Be Imitators

Prewired to Be Imitators

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.(Eph. 5:1–2 NIV) Have you ever spent time with a small child or baby and had them mimic...

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Be Devoted

Be Devoted

Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.(Rom. 12:10 NIV) Being devoted to something means you are loyal to it by giving of your time, affection and resources. What are you devoted to? Many people today are devoted to certain...

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Find A Reason

Find A Reason

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!(1 Chron. 16:34 AMP) No matter what is going on in life, we can find a reason to thank God. We choose what we focus on. We can either focus on our problems, or we can focus...

Faith Says Thank You

Faith Says Thank You

O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever!(1 Chron. 16:34 AMP) One thing I've noticed is that when you live with an attitude of constant gratitude, not only will you thank God for what He's done in your life, you...

This Is the Will of God

This Is the Will of God

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.(1 Thess. 5:18 NIV) So many people today wonder what God's will is for their lives. Oftentimes, they look for big things, signs and supernatural events. But really, God's will for us...

The Way to Enter

The Way to Enter

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.(Ps. 100:4 NKJV) What a wonderful privilege we have to enter boldly to His throne of grace. We serve a personal God who desires a relationship with us....

Thank God For You

Thank God For You

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion...

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