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Tag Archives: joy
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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Tagged bible, christianity, faith, fun, God, God's grace, Jesus, joy, law enforcement, parenting, pride, rules, sin, temptation, the flesh
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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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Tagged anxiety, assurance, fear, gratitude, joy, mental health, salvation, trials, trusting God, understanding
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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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Tagged bible, Dennis Prager, God, goodness, gratitude, honesty, hubris, hymns, joy, praise, praise and worship, praising God, psalms, worship
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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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Tagged aging, anticipation, being used by God, bible, death, faith, God, gratitude, joy, old age, pride, purpose, remembering God, satisfaction, Solomon, wisdom
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Optimism; October 14, 2024
Psalm 105:43 He brought out his people with rejoicing, his chosen ones with shouts of joy. This Psalm is another one of many that recount the history of Israel, but in contrast to some of the others, it focuses entirely on … Continue reading
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Tagged anticipation, faith, faithfulness, focus, forgiveness, God's blessings, God's grace, joy, optimism
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Assurance; September 23, 2024
Psalm 4:3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him. Here we have the secret of David’s boldness, his assurance in times of trial. There are many other examples throughout the Psalms (as well as … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, assurance, boldness, gratitude, humility, insomnia, joy, saints, trials
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This Life and the Next; June 29, 2024
Psalm 30:11-12 You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever. The heading for this Psalm says, “A Psalm of David. A … Continue reading
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Tagged assurance, dancing, eternal judgement, gifting, joy, lifespan, mourning, salvation, the Gospel, the hope of eternal life
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The Believer’s Joy; May 7, 2024
Luke 24:52-53 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. We can do no more than imagine the depth – and breadth and height – of the disciples’ … Continue reading
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Tagged endurance, focus, gratitude, joy, spiritual growth, spiritual pride, suffering
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Entitlement; May 6, 2024
Luke 17:10 “So you also, when you have done everything you were told to do, should say, ‘We are unworthy servants; we have only done our duty.’” It’s been many years since I was first struck by this verse. It … Continue reading
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Tagged being realistic, entitlement, expectations, gratitude, joy, luxury, peace, taking things for granted
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