Tag Archives: joy

Freedom; May 8, 2023


Psalm 119:45 I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. Of all the nations on earth, America is probably the one most founded on, and obsessed with, freedom. However, the devil has been working overtime … Continue reading

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Being Like Jesus; April 11, 2023


Luke 24:44-45 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened … Continue reading

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Preconceptions; April 9, 2023


Luke 24:11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. As I tell people frequently, one thing I like about the Bible is that it doesn’t dress people up, but rather presents them … Continue reading

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Stubborn Faith; March 14, 2023


Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him; I will surely defend my ways to his face. There are different kinds of faith, or at least different manifestations of faith. Job’s faith was a grit-your-teeth-and-dig-in-your-heels kind … Continue reading

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Spiritual Children; February 26, 2023


3 John 1:4 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. I think anyone who has been in ministry for several years can identify strongly with this statement. We have no indication … Continue reading

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Sharing Christ; February 24, 2023


1 John 1:3-4 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. We write this to make … Continue reading

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Blind Faith; February 22, 2023


1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading

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Perspective; February 11, 2023


1 Thessalonians 1:6 You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the joy given by the Holy Spirit. The joy of the Lord doesn’t depend on circumstances. The Bible … Continue reading

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Blessings in Trials; February 4, 2023


Philippians 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. It is hardly surprising that essentially the entire book of Philippians came up when I was researching Scriptures on The Joy of the Lord. For the next few days … Continue reading

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Kingdom Values; January 22. 2023


Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. We have sung the chorus based on this and verse 19 in this church for … Continue reading

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