From Ziklag to Ephod

“…David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep.” 1 Samuel 30:4 (NIV) Praise God! As I sat here at that time, I did so…

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Soldiering on in a World Filled with Adversity

“No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please the commanding officer.” – 2 Timothy 2:4 (NIV) Beloved, our commanding officer is the…

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The Joy of the Lord is Your Strength

“…Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared….” – Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) The dictionary defines joy as a feeling of extreme…

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The Joy of Belonging to the Lord Jesus

“The city and all that is in it are to be devoted to the Lord…” – Joshua 6:17 (NIV) A clever and wise woman named Rahab saw judgement coming on…

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The Joy of Contentment

“But I  rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again…” Philippians 4:10 (NKJV)  What is content?   Paul’s word for content is “arkeo,”…

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Walking in Joy

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me” Psalm 51:12 (NIV) Sometimes in life, we enter into relationships, situations, and or…

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Escape the Trap of Depression

“A cheerful heart is good medicine…” (Proverbs 17:22 NIV) Research has confirmed that there is a link between depression and suicide. About two-thirds of the people who commit suicide are…

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Grief Turned to Joy

“Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high…” – 1 Samuel 2:1 (NIV) It was only fifteen miles, but…

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Be Content!

“…be content with whatever you have…” – Hebrews 13:5 (NIV) In my early childhood days, I can recall several occasions when my late mother took the opportunity to encourage me…

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Discontentment Brings Downfall

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” – 1 Timothy 6:6 (NIV) The noun “discontentment” is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as ‘dissatisfaction and restlessness’, while the word “contentment” means…

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