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~ “God’s wisdom is something mysterious that goes deep into the interior of his purposes.” ~Apostle Paul

Tag Archives: Happy

Can we love life and be free? Can we be happy and not let our lives be burdened by negativity?

January 5, 2022

Love Life. God has given us an abundant life. Jesus wants us to love it. Jesus wants us to have …

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What is the outcome of mourning?

August 22, 2021

Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom of God. I like to think of Matthew 5 to 7 as his manifesto …

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Have God-Haters taken over? Will they prevail?

August 13, 2021

  The God-haters are running amuck. They come after the followers of Jesus. I sure feel like this some days. …

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How is my spirit doing? Is it poor or rich?

July 15, 2021

What does it mean to be “poor in spirit”? Poor in spirit means that you feel you have no moral riches …

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What does it take to be happy?

July 9, 2021

Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be His disciple. Jesus is my Master. I …

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Should we be happy in Jesus?

June 22, 2021

Get up! It is a stunning day in paradise. God is in a good mood. Jesus is smiling. Be happy! …

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Is there happiness for those who are forgiven?

May 12, 2021

Paul used David as a witness in Romans 4:7-8, quoting from one of David’s psalms of confession after his terrible …

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Are we really, really happy? Are we sure?

February 6, 2021

Why this is important: I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. Happiness is a state of pleasure …

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Why does Jesus demand we live a radical life?

December 15, 2020

In listening to Yeshua [Jesus] , much of what He is saying goes against the grain of what I have …

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God is strong and never grows tired. God is better than the Energizer Bunny.

September 28, 2020

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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Jesus is radical and demands that we live in a radical way.

July 31, 2020

In listening to Jesus, much of what He is saying goes against the grain of what I have thought brings …

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“Dignify those who are down on their luck; you’ll feel good — that’s what God does.” ~King David

October 23, 2019

God has given me a job. It is straightforward. There are lots of people down on their luck. My job …

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“Happy are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” ~Jesus

October 21, 2019

In the United States, our declaration of independence has three core principles. One is life. The second is liberty and …

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“If you are reviled for the name of the Messiah, you are happy, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you” ~Peter

October 19, 2019

I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …

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“Looking away from all that will distract us and focusing our eyes on Jesus, the One who brings our faith to maturity, who for the joy of accomplishing the goal set before Him endured the cross.” ~Author of Hebrews

April 6, 2019

I want joy in my life. I can have it by focusing on Jesus. Jesus brings my faith to completion …

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Is there happiness for those who obey God?

January 29, 2019

In the United States, our declaration of independence has three core principles. One is life. The second is liberty and …

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“How happy is the man who has made the Master his trust.” ~King David

January 19, 2019

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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“Ignore what the world worships; the world’s a huge stockpile of God-wonders and God-thoughts.” ~King David

January 18, 2019

The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …

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“Happy are those who hear God’s Word and guard it with their lives!” ~Jesus

December 23, 2018

Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …

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Is joy the result of the behavior of others?

December 15, 2018

Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …

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Is joy common among believers?

November 19, 2018

There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …

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Happiness — Who is it for?

August 29, 2018

I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …

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What is the prescription for happiness? Here are the 9 steps!

July 28, 2018

Originally posted on The Culture Alternative:
Think Happy I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. True happiness derives from…

“Happy are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” ~Jesus

June 18, 2018

The Jesus Manifesto continues. It may seem strange that Jesus should pass from peacemaking to persecution, from the work of reconciliation …

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“Jesus rejoiced, exuberant in the Holy Spirit!” ~Luke

June 8, 2018

Jesus rejoiced. Jesus is exuberant in the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God in the …

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Joy — Disciples Have it Even in the Face of Opposition

May 18, 2018

Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …

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Jesus didn’t call me to be Christian. He called me to be a disciple.

May 9, 2018

Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be a disciple. Jesus is my Master teacher. …

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“Why do you call me, ‘Master, Master,’ and do not do what I say?” ~Jesus

May 3, 2018

Jesus asks very penetrating questions of me. Jesus is patient. Jesus is waiting for my answer. What will I say? …

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“And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” ~Luke

April 10, 2018

  Am I happy? Do you see my joy? Or am I just a grumpy old man most days? In …

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“Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” ~Jesus

February 8, 2018

Happy are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  | Matthew 5:4 (ESV) Jesus is ushering in the Kingdom of …

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“You’re more than happy when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God.” ~Jesus

June 8, 2017

I love to eat. Almost anything, anytime. There is nothing like a great meal with family or friends. I have …

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"You’re happy when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for." ~Jesus

May 29, 2017

Am I caring enough? Am I full of care? That is what it is all about. Jesus had this focus. …

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“You’re more than happy when you follow his directions, doing your best to find him.” ~King David

April 19, 2017

How can I be happy? How can I be more than happy? It is pretty simple and straight forward. King …

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“You’re more than happy when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less.” ~Jesus

March 8, 2017

All that striving is useless!! Can I be content with who I am? Is that it? That is all there …

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I Never Knew How Heavy my Luggage was until I Stopped Carrying it!!

December 6, 2016

Robert Schueller says one of his most popular sermons was titled “I Never Knew How Heavy my Luggage was until …

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Be Grateful that God blessed you with life! If you aren’t happy with what you GOT, you’ll never be happy with what you get.

September 20, 2016

I must be Grateful that God blessed me with life! If I’m not happy with what I’ve GOT, I’ll never be happy with what …

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“You’re more than happy when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.” ~~Jesus

July 18, 2016

Jesus knows that following Him may not be a “bed of roses”. Jesus tells us about it in advance. We …

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"You’re more than happy (blessed) when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat." ~Jesus

December 28, 2015

Am I starving for God? Do I have a good appetite for Him? Is all I think of my next …

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“I don’t have a sense of needing anything personally.” ~Apostle Paul

December 20, 2015

The Apostle Paul was there. He had learned how to be content. He was more than happy. It didn’t matter …

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"You’re more than happy (blessed) when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight." ~Jesus

November 22, 2015

We live in a culture of competition. It’s a fact. It’s not pretty. And, worse, we seem to thrive on …

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“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” ~Apostle Paul

October 31, 2015

This is worth repeating. It needs to be said frequently. It is absolute. May I rejoice in the Master always. Jesus, …

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"You’re fortunate [blessed] when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you." ~Jesus

October 27, 2015

Jesus, the Messiah, and our Master, challenges us to be radical in our love for God. Do I want to …

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"You’re more than happy when you’re content with just who you are—no more, no less." ~~Jesus

August 3, 2015

We are always looking for more. We want to be better. We want to develop. The reality of who we …

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"Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened." ~~Dr. Seuss

July 26, 2015

We serve an amazing God. Jesus, the Messiah (Anointed King), is in charge of God’s world. With pleasure we trust …

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Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking. – Marcus Aurelius

July 3, 2015

It is a great principle that what we are thinking has a profound influence on our feelings of being happy. …

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“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” ~Benjamin Disraeli

July 1, 2015

Sitting around doing nothing leads to depression. Getting up and doing something may not lead to happiness but it is …

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"You’re more than happy when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule." ~Jesus

June 18, 2015

When there is less of what we want and more of what God wants, that is a good thing. It …

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“Be happy with what you have and are, be generous with both, and you won’t have to hunt for happiness.” ~William E. Gladstone

June 13, 2015

There is a correlation between being content and being happy. Beyond that, sharing what we have and who we are …

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“Now to him who can keep you on your feet, standing tall in his bright presence, fresh and celebrating.” ~Jude

March 4, 2015

He can keep me on my feet. I will never fall when I am in Him. I will stand tall …

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"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want now." ~~Zig Ziglar

November 30, 2014

Always good news with God

April 11, 2014

There is always good news with God. He is always happy to have us back when we miss His goal …

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Is the truth to close for comfort?

April 4, 2014

All heaven is applauding when I get in trouble for speaking the truth of the government of God. God is …

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