Tag Archives: joy

The Bible; May 21, 2025


Nehemiah 8:10 Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” The last line of … Continue reading

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Wealth; May 11, 2025


1 Chronicles 29:9 The people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given freely and wholeheartedly to the Lord. David the king also rejoiced greatly. It does feel good to be able to give! Some people don’t seem … Continue reading

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Sharing; April 2, 2025


1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Gospel; March 23, 2025


Colossians 1:27 To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. The phrase, “Christ in you, the hope of glory,” is so familiar to most Christians … Continue reading

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Living and Dying; March 21, 2025


Philippians 1:20-21 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is … Continue reading

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Rules; February 21, 2025


Romans 7:5 For when we were in the realm of the flesh, the sinful passions aroused by the law were at work in us, so that we bore fruit for death. One of the strange things about human beings is that the minute … Continue reading

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Rejoicing in Salvation; December 18, 2024


Psalm 118:14 The Lord is my strength and my song;    he has become my salvation. This is an absolutely joyful, triumphant Psalm. It expresses the response of someone who was in a very difficult situation, but God brought him through. The thing is, we … Continue reading

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Praising God; December 16, 2024


Psalm 107:1-2 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;    his love endures forever.Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story—    those he redeemed from the hand of the foe. This says, very simply, “If God has blessed you, say so!” There are many reasons … Continue reading

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Aging; October 25, 2024


Ecclesiastes 12:1 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”— The first part of this is excellent advice, but everything that follows, all the way … Continue reading

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Sex; October 21, 2024


Proverbs 6:23 For this command is a lamp,    this teaching is a light,and correction and instruction    are the way to life. This verse is certainly true, but what is striking is that what follows is a very clear warning not to be … Continue reading

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