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Tag Archives: joy
Faithfulness; September 10, 2025
Matthew 25:21 “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’” I have no idea how many times … Continue reading
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Tagged abilities, bible, christianity, examples, faith, faithfulness, free will, gifting, God, God's grace, happiness, Jesus, joy, laziness, rewards, stewardship
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Roots; September 8. 2025
Matthew 13:20-21 The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, emotions, enthusiasm, faith, fruit, God, God's truth, Jesus, joy, kindness, pastoral ministry, roots, spiritual growth, suicide, the Bible
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Confirmation Joy; September 6, 2025
Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they were overjoyed. This passage is so familiar that I could pretty well quote all 12 verses from memory, and I’ve not only written, I’ve preached on this particular verse. However, familiarity indeed … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, assurance, bible, christianity, confirmation, faith, God, God's plans, heaven, Jesus, joy, the Magi
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Rejoice!; September 2, 2025
Zechariah 2:11 “Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you.” You couldn’t ask for a more definitive statement that … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, God, God's love, Jesus, joy, martyrs, ministry in Japan, rejoice, singing Scripture, the family of God, the Jews
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Trusting Faith; August 31, 2025
Habakkuk 3:18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. This is rightly one of the most famous declarations of faith in the face of circumstances in the whole Bible. A musical setting for verses … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, circumstances, eternity, faith, God, God's plans, Habakkuk, Jake Hess, Jesus, joy, perspective, pity parties, tragedy, trusting God, victim mentality
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The Choice to Rejoice; August 22, 2025
Isaiah 61:10 I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God.For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness,as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, choices, christianity, circumstances, distractions, faith, God, heaven, Jesus, joy, salvation, setting an example, troubles
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Salvation; August 2, 2025
Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation. This very brief chapter has had multiple songs made from it, and they are all fighting for a place in my active memory even as I write! I don’t … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, evangelism, faith, God, Jesus, joy, receiving from God, recognizing need, repentance, salvation, sharing the Gospel, water of life
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The Hope of Eternal Life; July 31, 2025
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Solomon is one of the most pathetic figures … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, christianity, eternal life, faith, God, hope, Jesus, joy, LGBTQ, martyrs, NDE, peace, repentance, resurrection, salvation, Shusaku Endo
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Having Fun; July 23, 2025
Proverbs 15:21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense, but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course. Having fun can be a difficult subject. Many people have a distorted view of Christian faith, thinking it makes you “a stick … Continue reading
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Tagged alcohol, bible, blessing, Church, drugs, faith, fun, God, humor, Jesus, joy, life, nonsense, repentance, salvation, sex, the Gospel
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