Nothing in Joseph’s life came as a surprise to God, and Joseph never let it get the best of him.Though he didn’t have the Bible, he did have the promise of a God-given dream, and we have the promise of Scripture, that God is going to work out EVERY seeming setback for...

The Lord has given us talents and abilities so that we can serve Him and make a difference in our circle of influence, no matter its size. To maximize our impact, we must develop a lifestyle of prayer, because talking to God is essential for effective ministry....

God never wastes anything—He often calls us to use our pain to minister to others. As His servants, we must be willing to receive whatever training is necessary to complete His will, including times when it hurts. Even in suffering, we can trust that He loves us and...

The human being, made in God’s image is incredible. Scientists estimate that adult human bodies contain 16 trillion cells, all carefully organized to perform life’s various functions in harmony. God has custom designed each of us with our own DNA blueprint, which...

1. Before you make an attempt at setting goals, spend time in prayer.2. Support your goals with scripture memorization.3. Expect and prepare for opposition.4. Start with small steps.5. Break loose from perfectionism by embracing...

We pray not because God needs our suggestions. God already knows what we need before we ask Him. We pray because He sees the bigger picture while we only see a sliver. We pray because we have limited perspectives, limited thoughts, & limited views. We pray because...

Jesus is the Bread of Life. That’s it. Case closed. We are all very skilled at drinking water that leaves us thirsty and eating bread that does not satisfy. Your hungry heart will only be satisfied when it’s God who fills it. John 6:35 ESV Jesus said to them, “I am...

Ever wonder if having Godly friends really is important? Greg Laurie recently said, It’s important to look for godly friends. You cannot control your environment at all times. You cannot always control who your neighbors will be or who your coworkers will be. But you...

When you are going through a trial, what’s your first response? Do you want to run away as quickly as possible to escape it? Though that’s a normal feeling, God has a different way. It is not the trials in our life that develop or destroy us, but rather our response...

Some people have the wrong idea about the Christian life. Once they become believers, they expect smooth sailing. However, Jesus made it clear that we’ll all face troubles. His own life was no exception—He endured false accusation, rejection, betrayal, and separation...