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Tag Archives: joy
Unexpected Peace
We all have times when we are tempted to worry. Yet, worry is counterproductive. It consumes our attention; it saps our energy and creativity; it takes away our peace, our hope, our joy. Paul suggests an alternative to worry: prayer. Continue reading
Strengthened by Joy
After years and years of neglect, the scripture had been uncovered. Ezra got all the people together in one place and began to read the law. Continue reading
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Tagged joy, joy is my strength, joy of the Lord, Nehemiah
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Sackcloth to Joy
The Christian life is characterized by joy. Not that it is always easy—it is not. But joy flows from a relationship with Christ, not from our circumstances, so it is may be found in the most unusual places—especially the difficult ones. Continue reading
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Tagged faith, joy, repentance, revival, sackcloth and ashes, sackcloth to Joy
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Joy in the House of Prayer (Sept 28)
Prayer should be a joyful experience. Whether personal times of prayer, or corporate times of prayer, those times should be characterized by joy. Continue reading
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Tagged joy, joy in the house of prayer, prayer, prayer gathering, prayer meeting
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Time to Celebrate (Aug 17)
A major work has been completed. The walls have been rebuilt. Despite opposition and numerous setbacks, the job has been completed. It was time to celebrate. Continue reading
Bumps in the Road (June 21)
The narrow road of life in Christ can be a bumpy road sometimes. But even then, we can find joy in Christ. Continue reading
Time to Celebrate (Aug 17)
A major work has been completed. The walls have been rebuilt. Despite opposition and numerous setbacks, the job has been completed. It was time to celebrate. Continue reading
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Tagged celebrate, God behind the scenes, impossible made possible, joy
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A Joyful Heart of Praise (July 12)
It’s time to worship the Lord. It’s time to sing Hallelujah! Continue reading
Busy or Abiding? (May 26)
You were created to live a “fruitful” life. We all want that: to make a difference; to accomplish something important; to leave this life with a legacy of significance. But how do we get there? How do we live the “fruitful life”? How do we “bear much fruit”? Continue reading
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Tagged abide, bear much fruit, busy, fruitful, joy, margin, remain, spend time with God
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He Bears Our Burdens (May 11)
“Praise be the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves” (Psalm 68:19-20). Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, burdens, concerns, Daily bears our burdens, Hope, joy, peace, petition, prayer, thanksgiving requests, what a friend, worry
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