Jabez was a better man than his brothers, a man of honor. His mother had named him Jabez (Oh, the pain!), saying, “A painful birth! I bore him in great pain!” Jabez prayed to the God of Israel: “Bless me, O bless me! Give me land, large tracts of land. And provide your personal protection—don’tContinueContinue reading “Don’t be a Pain”
Category Archives: Victory
Please Save Us!
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9 NIV) Since the beginning of time, God has promised to save the people He has created because salvation isContinueContinue reading “Please Save Us!”
Don’t Run Away
“That same day, two of them were walking to the village Emmaus, about seven miles out of Jerusalem. They were deep in conversation, going over all these things that had happened. In the middle of their discussion, Jesus appeared and walked along with them. But they were not able to recognize who he was. HeContinueContinue reading “Don’t Run Away”
Take Up Your Cross
“And he who does not take up his cross and follow Me [cleave steadfastly to Me, conforming wholly to My example in living and, if need be, in dying also] is not worthy of Me.” (Matthew 10:38 AMPC) I’ve been looking forward to this time of year. In fact, I woke up excited knowing thatContinueContinue reading “Take Up Your Cross”
Turn the Light On
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105 NIV) By your words I can see where I’m going; they throw a beam of light on my dark path. (Psalm 119:105 MSG) Photo by Timothy Eberly on Unsplash Psalm 119, the longest chapter in the Bible and which celebrates God’sContinueContinue reading “Turn the Light On”
Behind Closed Doors
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6 NIV) “But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will rewardContinueContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors”
He Still Shuts the Mouths of Lions
“My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight.” (Daniel 6:22 NIV) Daniel was promoted, but with that promotion came opposition. When his opponents couldn’t find anything wrong with him, they created it. They asked the king to create aContinueContinue reading “He Still Shuts the Mouths of Lions”
Plan on Giving Thanks Daily
I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds. (Psalm 9:1 NIV) A few years ago, I started counting my blessings using a “Blessings Jar” that someone had gifted me. Every time I was “blessed” with something, I would write it down and store itContinueContinue reading “Plan on Giving Thanks Daily”
Claim Your Inheritance
This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a childlike “What’s next, Papa?” God’s Spirit touches our spirits and confirms who we really are. We know who he is, and we know who we are: Father and children. And we know we are goingContinueContinue reading “Claim Your Inheritance”
Keep Calm and Stay Royal
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NIV) I’ve been a royal enthusiast ever since I was a little girl, and in the wake of theContinueContinue reading “Keep Calm and Stay Royal”
Rising with the Son 