Bible Passage: “Restore to me the joy of your salvation…” (Psalm 51:12) Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32 Boating question: When is the right time to adjust your rudder? Boating answer: As …
Joy in Victory
Bible Passage: “…and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18) Scripture Reading: Esther 8:1-17 Okay, men, let’s be …
Joy in the Pain
Bible Passage: “For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” (Hebrews 12:2) Scripture …
Joy in Uncertainty
Bible Passage: “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.” (Psalm 94:19) Scripture Reading: Habakkuk 3:1-19 As men, we have a built-in drive to provide for our …
Joy in the Empty
Bible Passage: “I went away full, but the Lord has brought me back empty.” (Ruth 1:21) Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:1-4:22 Okay, men—car question for you: If you see the gas …
Joy in the Darkness
Bible Passage: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:10) Scripture Reading: …
Joy in the Palm of Your Hand
Bible Passage: “But the fruit of the Spirit is…joy…” (Galatians 5:22) Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:22-26 Have you ever grabbed a handful of sand and tried to hang on to as …
Jesus Knows Loneliness
Bible Verse: “About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’).” (Matthew 27:46 NIV) Scripture Reading: Psalm …
All in The Same Boat
Bible Verse: “‘I’m going out to fish,’ Simon Peter told them, and they said, ‘We’ll go with you.’ So they went out and got into the boat, but that night …
Loneliness in Marriage
Bible Verse: “That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.” (Genesis 2:24) Scripture Reading: Ephesians 5:25-33a What I’m …
