Sermon snippet: “Joy is a choice and we can choose it because of His Spirit living within us.” ~Dave MItchell Thank you Father, for sending your Spirit to live in us that we might experience true joy!
Tag Archives: Joy
My Strength
Billy Graham Psalm 28:7 “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.” How wonderful to know that our God gives us the strength we need to accomplish his will. Definitely a reason to leap forContinue reading “My Strength”
Happy December
December–a time of decorating, cooking, baking, shopping, and wrapping. May this December be a time of reflection, joy, love, and spiritual growth. Anticipate the birth of the Savior of the world. Rejoice in the love He has shown for all of us. Share that love with others. This December, may we be more intentional aboutContinue reading “Happy December”
Sermon Snippet
“My brokenness has made me into the man of God I have become.” Paul Mitchell “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters. whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, notContinue reading “Sermon Snippet”
Flowing Over Obstacles
The stream meanders, making its way through fallen leaves, gray, broken branches, and rich, fertile earth. My feet crunch the dried leaves as I approach the stream. Bending and twisting, it flows around rocks and under the narrow walking bridge. Algae flourishes just beneath its green water. I find a large, flat rock and sitContinue reading “Flowing Over Obstacles”
Through the Psalms, 30
Psalm 30:11 & 12 “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” How well David has expressed this, thousands of years ago. How beautiful and amazing is the Lord’sContinue reading “Through the Psalms, 30”
A Prayer for You
When life is chaotic and you feel stressed, may God grant you peace. When you feel alone and unloved, may God fill you with His love. When you are overwhelmed with grief, may God give you comfort. When you struggle with what to do, may God share His wisdom. When you feel lost and confused,Continue reading “A Prayer for You”
Find the Joy
I’m back! Last week was rough, but I am feeling better and getting energy back. Nasty food poisoning had an ugly hold on me. Happy Tuesday! Have a wonderful day! Here’s some food for thought for today. “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel itContinue reading “Find the Joy”
Through the Psalms 13
Psalms 13 : 1 & 5-6 “How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? But I trust in your unfailing love: My heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, For he has been good to me.” Don’t you just love David? Can’tContinue reading “Through the Psalms 13”
Through the Psalms 12
Psalm 12: 6 “And the words of the Lord are flawless, Like silver purified in a crucible, Like gold refined seven times.” Why is it that we often ignore something that is like purified silver and refined gold? How precious are the words of our Lord. Reading them daily and keeping them on our heartsContinue reading “Through the Psalms 12”
Growing Our Faith Together 