Happiness is often fleeting. We are happy when we purchase something new, but it wears off. We are happy when we are with friends, but we cannot be with them every day, all day. We are happy with our pets until they are disobedient. Our happiness doesn’t last. We can find a fulfilling happiness, oneContinue reading “Happy Are Those…”
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The Big Reveal
Are you able to keep a secret? How excited do you get when you know it is about time to reveal something wonderful? Do you become so overjoyed you feel as though you will burst? Isn’t it great to unveil a big surprise you have been holding inside for a while? Keeping secrets can beContinue reading “The Big Reveal”
Seek True Joy
Are you looking for joy, especially during this Christmas season? Do you sometimes put a smile on your face when you do not feel joyful? Would you like to have an inexpressible joy all the time? Have you turned to the One who can give that joy to you? Sometimes we simply do not feelContinue reading “Seek True Joy”
Gold or God
Where do you put your trust? Do you put your trust in gaining wealth? Do you believe the more you are worth monetarily the more secure you are? Have you put your trust in money to the point you have pushed God to the side? We often put a significant amount of trust in money.Continue reading “Gold or God”
Trust and Receive More
Are you a trusting person? When you trust someone, do you expect trust in return? Do you expect something other than or more than trust? What if you could get more than trust? Would you be willing to trust to get more in return? Trusting someone else, especially with our entire being can be challenging.Continue reading “Trust and Receive More”
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 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”
Inexpressible Joy
Are you looking for joy? Do you long to have joy in your life? Have you found joy? Or is it a fleeting feeling that comes and goes? Have you discovered that your joy is connected to your faith in Jesus? We all seek joy in our life. Though, for many people, they define joyContinue reading “Inexpressible Joy”
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