As a result of his hunger for God, Jabez prayed five of the most powerful prayers recorded in the Bible (see 1 Chronicles 4:9-10). Jabez looked to God for help in breaking the pain cycle. He was about to step out of the past and into a new future. First, Jabez...

We are in Christ; now we must discover what that means. James 1:22-25 says, But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he...

The Gospel of God’s grace is designed to completely redefine our lives. The limits we have lived with all our lives can be changed, and everything can be turned into a testimony of God’s goodness and of His power to reshape our lives. Whether we realize it or now,...

Wisdom from above creates a sense of direction and opportunity in our lives. It continually points us to the path that will bring us the greatest results and the deepest sense of fulfillment. Without this godly wisdom, everything in life begins to seem vague and...

Godly wisdom brings us a biblical perspective about issues we’re facing or deciding in our lives. It’s by God’s wisdom that we can see how to apply the knowledge we have. Knowledge alone isn’t enough to make decisions. We may know a lot about the issue at hand but...

Jesus performed one of His greatest miracles when He fed the 5,000. There are several things in this account that are vital for us to understand to change our thinking and expand our capacity to receive from God.First, Jesus directed His disciples to bring the...

God thoughts about us that can change everything we have believed about ourselves. His perspective is so important that it was part of Jesus’ prayer for us before His crucifixion. This prayer revealed that we can see ourselves in the same way He saw Himself as He...

The Lord has promised that He will give us the desires of our hearts. Consequently, He expects us to have desires. A word of the Lord was spoken to King David through the prophet Nathan that provides great insight regarding this truth. This word came to David after...

The Apostle Paul states this clearly: …For I have learned to be satisfied with what I have. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or...

What brings us true satisfaction and fulfillment in life? How do we find lasting contentment? So much meaningless work and activity can crowd into our lives that it’s easy to lose sight of the way God designed life to be lived. Life is meant to be enjoyable,...

Psalm 91:2 says, “I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.’” If we will fix our eyes on God as our place to run for refuge and protection, He will surround us with His protection from threats and attacks of every kind....

It’s possible to enjoy a life filled with true contentment and freedom, one that is capable of withstanding and overcoming every storm that life may throw at us. Psalm 91:16 sets the target for us. God said of the person who will pursue Him: “With long life I will...