Thanksgiving Unlocked!

“…when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold.” – Job 23:10 (NIV) As we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, let’s unlock the power of gratitude in our lives….

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Preparation – Part 2

“…be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” – Ephesians 6:10:18 (NIV) In the cultivation process, the farmer selects the right crop for his environment. We…

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Preparation – Part 1

“These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.” John 15:11 (NIV)  There is a call to rejoice….

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Cultivating Joy: A Command, Not a Suggestion

“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” — Philippians 4:4 (NIV) Interestingly enough, the Bible never recommends that we rejoice — it commands it. When I…

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The Necessity of Various Trials

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials” – James 1:2 (NKJV) Imagine being dressed for church one rainy day in one of your ‘Sunday best,’…

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Cultivating Joy Through Jesus Christ

“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed…keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that…

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The Joy of Returning Home

“…for this my son was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to be merry.” – Luke 15:24 (NKJV) In many instances, life…

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Joy in Serving

“…I will very gladly spend and be spent for you…” — 2 Corinthians 12:15 (KJV) There’s a kind of joy that only comes when you give. The world tells us…

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Joy in the Journey

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer – Romans 12:12 (NIV) It’s hard to “consider it pure joy” when life gets tough. Most of us don’t automatically…

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What is Joy?

“Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds.” – James 1:2 (ESV) The Bible teaches that the ultimate source of all joy is Jesus Christ. …

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