Tag Archives: joy

Accountability; July 5, 2025


Psalm 100:3 Know that the Lord is God.    It is he who made us, and we are his;    we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. This is absolutely essential to every human being, yet we all too often ignore part or even all of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Blessings; May 28, 2025


Psalm 13:5-6 But I trust in your unfailing love;    my heart rejoices in your salvation.I will sing the Lord’s praise,    for he has been good to me. This wouldn’t be considered one of David’s “major” Psalms, but it still contains major, practical truth. His … Continue reading →

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The Basis for Joy; May 25, 2025


Psalm 4:7 Fill my heart with joy    when their grain and new wine abound.(I greatly prefer the alternative translation:You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.) We tend to let our joy be dependent on … Continue reading →

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Seeing God’s Face; May 24, 2025


Job 33:26 then that person can pray to God and find favor with him,    they will see God’s face and shout for joy;    he will restore them to full well-being. Oh the joy of seeing God’s face! This isn’t something we see … Continue reading →

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Shared Joy; May 22. 2025


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. Reading this chapter up to … Continue reading →

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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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