“The precepts of Yahweh [the Lord] are right, rejoicing the heart.” ~King David
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
I can count on God. God sees the whole picture and pulls it all together for me. I rely on …
12 years is a long time. She had tried everything. No one could help. They all tried but it was …
While He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming. And …
Why it matters: Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and …
Jesus, the Messiah, challenges us to change our minds (repent). Do we need more, or do we have more than …
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
We love to eat fruit. We love fruit and juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May we relish …
Jesus is wrapping things up. They have had the last supper and Jesus has laid out the new contract (aka …
I know God likes to hear me laugh. Jesus wants me to be joyful and glad. When I am in …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants us to have joy. …
It is easy to forget about joy. It is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus …
Our God is in an amazing mood. We must celebrate that all day long, every single day. Jesus, the Messiah, …
Why this is important: Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by …
In some circles, the end game is to be saved. Now that is important, but it is not the end …
Why this is important: The disciples of Jesus are to rejoice in the salvation brought about by the Messiah’s faithful …
All discipline for the moment seems not to be joyful, but sorrowful; yet to those who have been trained by …
Celebrate [Rejoice] in the Master [Lord] always; again, I will say, celebrate [rejoice].[1] Philippians 4:4 Now here is some …
The sheepherders were minding their own business. Just doing what they do after a long day of work. They were …
Joy is experienced naturally in many circumstances of our life in Jesus and most importantly in relationships we have with …
I saw Jesus. Of course, it was not the Jesus I was expecting. He was delivering the “Jesus Manifesto” (aka …
The main idea: Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you are on their side, …
In Acts we learn that “And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Acts 13:52 …
Jesus came to give us an abundant life. And true to God’s word, we have it in Jesus. God is …
God’s goal for us is that we be joyful and enthusiastic. When we are good and wise, we have a …
The big deal: We need to see how much God cares. It is just who He is. We don’t need …
Sometimes joyful experiences are individual. Sometimes they are corporate. The early church included an element of ecstatic prophecy. John describes …
Jesus didn’t call me to be a Christian. He called me to be His disciple. Jesus is my Master. I …
Why this is important: Experience the joy of our Master [the Lord] today. There is nothing like it. The joy …
Yeshua [Jesus] rejoiced. Jesus is exuberant in the Holy Spirit. Jesus came to usher in the Kingdom of God in …
I want the joy of the Master [Lord]. I want to be more than happy. I want to celebrate God’s …
This is a stunning story in Luke 19. Here is the challenge after you read this scripture. Try this with children. …
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Isn’t that just for mystics and weirdo’s? It’s not …
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 …
Joy and happiness is essential in the Kingdom of God. The Beatitudes (aka The Jesus Manifesto) traditionally use the word …
There is a lot frivolity going on and there is nothing wrong with that. Fun is fun and God is …
The main thing: When the Holy Spirit moves, it is a stunning thing to behold. It makes us want to …
We serve an amazing God. We celebrate His goodness, righteousness and holiness. God is good. God is good all the …
We want the joy of the Lord. We want to be more than happy. We want to celebrate God’s …
God is God. His character and His attributes have always existed. God is eternal. God IS! God does things that don’t …
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 …
Oh my goodness. Jesus has everything. It is a great gift from His Father. All authority, power, love. Everything!! Nothing …
Jesus challenges us to have our heart in the right place with God and everyone else. It is all about …
I am so thankful to my Master Jesus, the Messiah. I want to shout. I sing about His greatness. I …
There is much to be said about faith. So … we start with God. God is the object of my …
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …
Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …
God has a plan for me. Now that is some very good news. I am shouting for joy over that. …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …
The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
Maybe being joyful not just for kooks. Doesn’t Jesus just rock my world? Am I out of my mind at …
What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …
Now here is a good word. God, our most High God, is stunning. So is His Son Jesus. So is …
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …
There is great joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
We have a great promise from Jesus the Messiah. It is joy and happiness. Jesus wants me to have joy. …
I want joy in my life. I can have it by focusing on Jesus. Jesus brings my faith to completion …
We seem a little reluctant to talk about the ecstatic experience. Is that for mystics and weirdo’s, I think? I …
Even in adversity, I should know the joy of Jesus the Messiah. Jesus shows up. I need to be ecstatic. …
Why am I down in the dumps? King David has lots of good reasons to ask. So do I. I …
Joy is something that I must work at. It is a fruit, needs cultivation, water, fertilizer and more. Neglect can …
I am happy. Jesus promises me that I will be. A state of pleasure or joy experienced both by people …
The world isn’t worshiping God, our Master. They don’t know Him and his wonderful love. Jesus brings me great joy …
Jesus knows. Jesus knows what is important. Jesus thrives on the word of God, His Father. Jesus knows how to …
There are many reasons to be thankful about the wonderful world around us. God is good and in a good …
Now this is some great news. I have people watching over my soul. How cool is that? It is way …
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
As a disciple of Jesus, I have accepted Truth, not just as a concept, but as a Person. Jesus said, “I …
What joy there is in bringing children into this world. Consider this from Jesus: When a woman is in labor, …
We live in a world that holds and treats Jesus with contempt. Jesus suffered greatly for us. That was why …
When we accept Jesus as our Master and commit to be a disciple, we are ecstatic. Joy is ours beyond …
There is a whole lot of joy in knowing Jesus. God is good and always in a good mood. So …
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
Jesus teaches us the great joy that there is in victory and deliverance. There is a threefold joy here: the …
There is something I’ve noticed about followers of Jesus and His disciples. They are just plain happy folks. They are …
The joy I have, in Jesus my Master, is a gift from God. I don’t screw my courage and become …
Jesus makes a declaration about His followers in the Jesus Manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). We are the light of …
Background on Joy Joy (שִׂמְחָה, simchah; χαρά, chara). Closely related to gladness and happiness, although joy is more a state …
Jesus is the true source of everything I am or have. Jesus is the real vine. My role is to …
Am I offering prayers filled with joy? Am I a partner in the joy of the good news? Am I …
I kind of grew up in the church, so to speak. It was a VERY Baptist church. Southern Baptist in …
What a treasure we have in the joy that Jesus brings into our lives. God has a country. Jesus is …
Faith is not something I conjure up on my own, nor is it something I am born with. Faith is …
Jesus wants me to glad, joyful and happy. Jesus paid the price for my missing God’s goal (aka sin). I …
Jesus is now at the core issue as He lays out His manifesto (Matthew 5 – 7). God has a …
We love to eat fruit. We love the fruit and the juice. It gives us nourishment and refreshes us. May …
My hope is in Jesus. That is the main thing about the main thing. Is your hope in Jesus? If not, …
There is great joy when our brothers and sisters walk in the truth of the Master Jesus. I want to …
Joy is something we all long for but that often seems difficult to grab hold of. Experiencing joy should be …
Jesus shows me how to love and be kind. Jesus commands me to love. God wants me to be kind, …