Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word “blessed”. …
The joy of deliverance is amazing. When God sets me free, rejoicing is in order. I was tied up missing God’s …
Yikes! Many people today understand the church as a building. This is not a biblical understanding of the church. Period. …
This is a stunning story in Luke 19. Here is the challenge after you read this scripture. Try this with …
Joy is closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state of being than an emotion; a …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Jesus rejoiced. Jesus is exuberant in the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God in the …
I want the joy of the Lord. I want to be more than happy. I want to celebrate God’s victory …
Do disciples have joy even in the face of opposition? Absolutely we do. Jesus is kind and thoughtful. I know …
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving them an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be a disciple. Jesus is my Master teacher. …
Jesus sounds upset. The day before he went through an amazing experience. We call it the transfiguration. “While He was praying, the …
Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of my life in Jesus and most importantly in relationships I have with …
Am I happy? Do you see my joy? Or am I just a grumpy old man most days? In Acts …
Some of the religious leaders [Pharisees] in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.” But Jesus answered, “I …
“This is what I want you to do: Ask the Father for whatever is in keeping with the things I’ve …
Jesus is happy. Jesus is rejoicing. Jesus came to rescue me. I wandered away. I got lost. Jesus noticed and …
The most important thing to know and believe is that God is in a good mood. He loves me and …
Really James? A gift? Somehow I think he is serious. This isn’t the way I normally think. Tests and challenges …
God gives me so much. Time, resources, relationships and gifts to get His job done. There will be an accounting …
Jesus calls on me to be a person of hope. God gives me the Holy Spirit so I can brim …
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
So I have to suffer a little. Suffering comes and goes. Suffering is a part of life. I have lots …
Smile even if you are hurting. Be happy even if you are unhappy. It’s called strength! Jesus didn’t call us …
I have a choice to make today. It may not be an easy one. It may involve some pain for …
I know God likes to hear me laugh. Jesus wants me to be joyful and glad. When I am in …
This is worth repeating. It needs to be said frequently. It is absolute. May I rejoice in the Master always. Jesus, …
God challenges us to see what He is doing. It is a choice. If I look around I can see …
Some days things look bleak. Everything is out of synch. Nothing seems right at all. What I expect isn’t happening …
Now here is some great advise from the Apostle Paul. He knew what he was talking about. This is how …
Jesus wants me to ask the Father. I should not be shy. In fact, boldness helps. If what I ask …
Receive My Joy ~~Sarah Young author of Jesus Calling Do not hesitate to receive Joy from Me, for I bestow …
He can keep me on my feet. I will never fall when I am in Him. I will stand tall …
Gratitude and thankfulness are amazing. They cleanse our hearts and minds. They bring peace and joy. Reflecting on what our …
Jesus is the reason we celebrate. Jesus brings joy and peace. Merry Christ-mas!
Experience the joy of the Lord today. There is nothing like it. Today is the day. Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow …
Am I the one Jesus brings into the room with Him or am I the one provoked to sarcasm and …
My part is to rejoice. God is so very good and He is always in this amazing mood. Jesus has …
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His …
