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Tag: joy

2021-06-04

Finding Joy in Difficulties?

I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged

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2021-05-31

Bookend Your Day!

Even before your feet hit the floor in the morning you can begin to set your day up for success. By turning your first thoughts of the day toward the Lord.

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2021-05-29

Walk in the Light

There is only one person who qualifies to be the light of the world. That is Jesus. So how do we follow Him?

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2021-05-28

Be Anxious For Nothing

Most people have so many burdens they simply don't know what to do with more. Our Father in heaven, however, says "Cast all your anxieties on me. You can share all of them with me, because I genuinely care for you."

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2021-05-27

When You Don’t Know What to Pray

Have you ever been so burdened by a problem that you say "I just don't even know what to pray?"

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2021-05-19

Reap in Joy

...go forth with a burdened heart sharing the precious seed of the Word of God, proclaiming that most joyful news ever announced

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2021-05-16

Wise in Your Own Eyes

Let's keep this simple. First, we need to admit that with the complexities and perplexities of life, even the smartest of us is not all that brilliant.

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2021-05-16

Fear God and You Need Fear Nothing Else

“If you fear God you need fear nothing else,” the Bible says. These words were a great comfort to me during a very difficult time when fear threatened to overwhelm me.

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2021-05-14

To Behold the Face of God

Do you truly desire to see God? Christ's words are windows through which the pure in heart behold the Almighty.

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2021-05-10

Rejoice

As you face challenges, ask the Lord to be your joy and peace.

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2021-05-07

He Is Faithful To Lead Us

He will keep in perfect peace those whose eyes are fixed on Him, because you trust in Him (Isaiah 26:3).

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2021-05-06

What is Your Hope Built On?

Lyrics to the hymn “Solid Rock”: My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;

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2021-05-03

Keep a Soft Heart

Do you notice how easy it is to get a hard heart? God’s value system is so often in direct contrast to the values of our world.

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2021-05-01

Confident In God’s Promises

What giants are you facing today? Meditate on the greatness or "bigness" of God. How do your problems compare?

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2021-04-28

Receiving God’s Love

One of the most poignant scenes of scripture is when Jesus kneels to wash the feet of his disciples. While it may be tempting to rush past this event, to hear the words of institution or go with Christ to Gethsemane, we would do well to sit and observe the Lord’s humble action. 

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2021-04-25

Stand in Awe

As spring unfolds across the Northern Hemisphere this month, may we pause to observe the wonder of the newness of life.

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2021-04-19

Love in You Proves Jesus in You

Becoming portraits of Jesus – involves God-Love cleaning the clutter we’ve hidden in the cupboards and corners of our being.

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2021-04-17

Psalm 23

The LORD is your shepherd; you shall not be in want. He makes you lie down in green pastures, he leads you beside quiet waters, He restores your soul.

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2021-04-14

I Work in His Energy

“I can do everything through him (Christ) who gives me strength.”  (Philippians 4:13). “… for

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2021-04-14

Faithfulness and Fruitfulness

Too many of us are fixated on immediate gratification.

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2021-04-13

God’s Marvelous Love

Let God love you. Let Him love you dearly, let Him love you daily, let Him love you deeply. Grab hold of His love and never let go. “God is love” (1 John 4:16).

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2021-04-13

Dare to Come to Me

What a day of rejoicing in Heaven it must be when one of us finally decides to trust our Master enough to crawl up from our situation, reach out to him, then whisper, "I love you and want to be near you."

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2021-04-12

No Safe Place

How is God our refuge? How do we run into the fortress he claims to be?

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2021-04-08

Benefits of Fearing the Lord

Can you see how reverence for the Lord guides us? It leads us towards one right choice at a time. Those small and big decisions will keep us on the right path.  

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