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Joy
Are you experiencing great joy! We tend to use the terms happiness and joy synonymously. If life is going well, we feel happy, but if we have problems, then we are unhappy. God offers us joy. Our happiness is often… Continue Reading →
We are continuing our Christmas series. We have spoken on hope, peace, and today our topic was joy as we looked at Luke 2:10: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of… Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to rejoice when we’re facing various trials. The Apostle Peter’s first epistle is a brief handbook on developing a perspective for dealing with suffering in our lives. Peter commended his audience as he observed their great… Continue Reading →
Joy is the flag that flutters at the mast when King Jesus is in residence. Stephen Olford Stephen Olford was one of the greatest preachers of the twentieth century who boldly proclaimed our victorious life in Christ. Joy is the… Continue Reading →
There are many good things you could do, but good can be the enemy of the best. Luke records a story that shows us the importance of choosing the best. As Jesus was nearing the end of His ministry, He… Continue Reading →
You don’t stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running. Christopher McDougall I’m currently reading Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. McDougall describes the prowess… Continue Reading →
We must realize that trials are inevitable, but God’s grace is available. Are you going through a difficult time? King David was experiencing a life threatening situation and this Psalm provides a helpful perspective for us when facing difficulties. David’s… Continue Reading →
Time in nature is transformational. It can be healing. It can reveal who we are. It can show us who we’re capable of becoming. It can foster community with one another. It can make us appreciate the comforts of home…. Continue Reading →
What is one of the greatest joy’s that a parent may experience? A cursory glance of the practices of many parents may lead one to believe that entrance into an ivy league school or an athletic scholarship is their main… Continue Reading →
Jesus has a special gift for you. He made the offer to His disciples as they were about to face one of their greatest challenges and that same gift is available to you today. These things I have spoken to… Continue Reading →
Many people desire to be happy, but how many people are experiencing genuine happiness? People often find happiness from their external circumstances. When life is going well they are happy, but when life does not go as they had hoped… Continue Reading →
What is the source of your strength? We may seek to derive our strength from a number of different areas. We may look back at our accomplishments or we may rely upon our current position and power. The glory of… Continue Reading →
There are times in our lives when we feel that God can’t possibly use us. We feel that we’ve messed up so badly that God has rejected us. King David in the Old Testament felt the depths of discouragement after… Continue Reading →
Years ago coal miners would take canaries into the coal mine. Dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and methane can build up to dangerous levels. A canary’s metabolism is sensitive to air quality. As long as the bird is singing… Continue Reading →
Jesus has a special gift for you. He made the offer to His disciples as they were about to face one of their greatest challenges and the gift is available to you today. These things I have spoken to… Continue Reading →
