Today’s Encouragement is, “What joy for those who can live in your house, always singing your praises.” Psalm 84:4 NLT What Joy – We don’t speak much about Joy, do we? Wonder why. This verse speaks of joy, living in God’s house, and singing His praises. These are connected related concepts. Do you want Joy? I certainly do!Continue reading “What Joy!”
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Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is, “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is my dearly loved Son, who brings me great joy.’” Matthew 3:17 NLT Great Joy – What do you think that was God referring to? He first stated that Jesus is His Son, then added… “who brings me Great Joy.” Other translations say, ‘in whom IContinue reading “Great Joy”
Great Joy
Today’s Encouragement is James 1:2 NLT Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. Great Joy – For context, consider this from Isaiah 55:9 NLT “For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so my ways are higher than your ways andContinue reading “Great Joy”
More Joy
Today’s Encouragement is Luke 15:7 NLT In the same way, there is more joy in heaven over one lost sinner who repents and returns to God than over ninety-nine others who are righteous and haven’t strayed away! More Joy – Once again, this ain’t my idea, it’s from the Bible… So, you say you’ve livedContinue reading “More Joy”
A Prime Example
Today’s Encouragement is 1 Timothy 1:16 NLT But God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of his great patience with even the worst sinners. Then others will realize that they, too, can believe in him and receive eternal life. A Prime Example – Paul recognized thatContinue reading “A Prime Example”