As Paul was in a Roman prison, he was waiting on a trial that would decide whether he lived or died. In the letter he wrote to the Philippians, he was still able to find joy and happiness in the midst of his uncertainty. What was he basing his joy on to experience this kind of unshakeable happiness?

Paul's purpose in life was to share the good news of the gospel around the globe, but he wrote the book of Philippians from prison, unable to travel with that good news. Even though his plans seemed like they were failing, he still rejoiced. How could he find so much joy in the midst of his plans falling apart?

We're celebrating the work we've seen God do and hearing stories of the lives we've seen Him change this year. As we look ahead, we're taking stock of our CABLE Practices and looking at why they're so crucial to our lives as followers of Jesus.

In the book of Acts, we see that early followers of Jesus are experiencing transformational life-change as they live life in community. Living in a transformative community isn't just for the early Christians—it's something we can do today, as well.

In Colossians, Paul prays that followers of Jesus would grow in knowledge and wisdom so that they can live lives that are pleasing to God. What exactly does a God-pleasing life look like, and how can we live it out?

We're not made to go through life wondering if there's more out there. When we experience God in our lives, we're able to live the full and satisfying life that He designed for us. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul prays for two things to help them live into the fullness of God.

It's common to feel stuck in certain seasons when it comes to our relationship with God. In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul spoke about this tendency and about how we can pray for God's increase as we seek to know Him more.

We all want to live fruitful lives that are free from regret. In his letter to the Philippians, Paul prays that they would experience exactly this kind of life, and tells us the key to seeing fruit in our own lives.