Tag Archives: joy

Appetites; September 19, 2018


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. This whole chapter is remarkably down to earth, and easily translates from the 1st Century … Continue reading →

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Joy; July 28, 2018


John 15:11 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” The devil does his best to convince us that God is a meanie, but true to form, that’s … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Authority; June 21, 2018


Luke 10:19-20 I2 have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your … Continue reading →

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Delight; April 16, 2018


Zephaniah 3:17 “The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.” I learned a different translation … Continue reading →

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Renewal; January 18, 2018


Isaiah 26:19 But your dead will live; their bodies will rise. You who dwell in the dust, wake up and shout for joy. Your dew is like the dew of the morning; the earth will give birth to her dead. … Continue reading →

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Aging; January 15, 2018


Ecclesiastes 12:1, 7 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, “I find no pleasure in them”— and the dust returns to the ground it … Continue reading →

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Motives; January 13, 2018


Ecclesiastes 2:18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. Solomon’s motives really stank! He was so self-centered and selfish that the idea of … Continue reading →

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Growing Faith; October 15, 2017


Psalm 30:4-5 Sing to the Lord, you saints of his; praise his holy name. For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. The … Continue reading →

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Eternal Blessings; October 9, 2017


Psalm 21:6 Surely you have granted him eternal blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence. This Psalm says it is “Of David,” but the way it is written seems more like it was written about him … Continue reading →

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Participation; September 21, 2017


Nehemiah 12:43 And on that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy. The women and children also rejoiced. The sound of rejoicing in Jerusalem could be heard far away. The people’s joy came from … Continue reading →

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