Tag: joy

Choose Joy

Joy is both a gift and a choice. Choose joy. “You believe in Him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy.” 1 Peter 1:8 NIV. My thoughts and comments today urge you to, “Choose Joy.” “Merry Christmas!” Such is the all too familiar greeting, but “merry,” seems an […]

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Sharing the Joy

Christmas is sharing the good news with others  “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people . . a Savior has been born to you; He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 NIV. My thoughts and comments today are about, “sharing the joy.” […]

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Submission or Subjection?

Joy and satisfaction are found in submission to the ways and will of God.  “Therefore, submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil.” James 4:7 NIV. My thoughts and comments today ask, “Submission or Subjection?” I may be corrected by an English teacher reading this, but I am intrigued today by […]

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Joy is a Choice

“I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all people.” Luke 2:10 NAS. Joy is a choice you make and a gift God gives Our five month old great granddaughter, Riley My thoughts and comments today are that “joy is a choice.” “Merry Christmas” is an […]

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Steadfast Hope

I am resending this devotional, “A steadfast Hope,” because I have added the last paragraph, as well as a personal note from Gayle and I, and our family. I hope you will take the time to read the devotional again and note our family news at its end. Your prayer […]

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