Have you ever taken time to think about the relationship among the Godhead? Have you wondered how the Godhead interacts and cares for one another? Are you confused when you hear about God being the Trinity and yet One? I am convinced we, as humans, are not fully capable of understanding everything about God. OneContinue reading “Love Oneself”
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Mary’s Joy
As we approach Christmas day while focusing on the four weeks of advent, we review one specific word to focus on each week. This week is joy. As we look at Mary, we see the perfect attitude to achieve the joy we desire. As Mary listened to the proclamation of Gabriel, she submitted to God’sContinue reading “Mary’s Joy”
Inexpressible Joy
Do you know how to acquire joy in your life? Do you understand where it comes from? Is your joy inexpressible? Is it a glorious joy you cannot explain? Have you thought about your faith? Have you thought about your salvation? Joy can be inexpressible, meaning we cannot explain it when asked what it is.Continue reading “Inexpressible Joy”
Joy in Trials
Have you ever considered it to be a joy to face trials? Have you thought about the good that can come from facing challenges? Can you see the good God is working in your life as you persevere through trials and challenges? We may not mind facing challenges. In fact, many of us will purposelyContinue reading “Joy in Trials”
Joy from Peace
The pursuit of joy can appear to be like trying to grasp a handful of jello. Holding onto it can be like trying to keep shampoo from running through your fingers. The joy we achieve solely on our own is slippery and often temporary. As we have discussed over the last few days, true joyContinue reading “Joy from Peace”
Joy Through Suffering
Are you currently suffering? Are you being persecuted for your faith in Jesus Christ? Are you grieving from a recent loss of a friend or loved one? Are you facing challenges and troubling decisions in your life? Suffering is part of life. We experience loss in varying ways. The past couple of years have beenContinue reading “Joy Through Suffering”
Joy in Love
Joy is a permanent condition. We can have joy even in the midst of great sorrow. The source of our joy is Jesus. He has given us His teachings, some of the miracles He performed, and sacrificed for us for that purpose. Jesus states in today’s passage that He told His disciples (and us) allContinue reading “Joy in Love”
Eternal Joy
Are you happy today? Is happiness a key contributor to your attitude? Do you experience joy in your life? Do you think of joy and happiness as being the same? What is the source of your joy? Have you spent time thinking about it? Most people in this world desire to experience happiness in theirContinue reading “Eternal Joy”
Peaceful Living
How often do you pray? What or who are you praying for? Do you pray for others? Do you pray for those you are not especially fond of? Do you pray for leaders at all levels of organizations and government? Many of us pray for our needs. We likely also pray for the needs ofContinue reading “Peaceful Living”
Peace Through Love
Yesterday, we covered some peace principles. Today, we continue that discussion as Paul provides those same principles in simpler terms. As he is writing to the church in Colossae, he gives them (and us) a rapid-fire lesson on how to live as Christians. In Colossians 3:1-17, Paul rattles off a series of reasons for usContinue reading “Peace Through Love”
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