He leaned back against the tree to enjoy the only shade within a thousand feet. It had been over five weeks since he had been out in the sun, surviving …
Joy is Our Strength
Bible Verse: The joy of the Lord is your strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) Scripture Reading: Hebrews 12 Saturday morning. Cold cereal. Cartoons. This describes many of my childhood weekends. So many …
Joy is a Way of Life
Bible Verse: Rejoice always. (1 Thessalonians 5:16) Scripture Reading: Psalm 33 I met a woman dying of AIDS in a Mother Teresa hospital in Mumbai, India. She was a beautiful woman …
Joy Comes in the Morning
Bible Verse: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Psalm 30:5 Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 In the late months of 2000, a group of fifteen pilgrims …
Joy in the Holy Ghost
Bible Verse: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22-23 Scripture Reading: Luke 10:17-24 Of course, one of the most notable parts of …
Joy Encountering Jesus
Bible Verse: “As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.” Luke 1:44 Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-45; Isaiah 62:1-3 Lots of …
Joyful Good News
Bible Verse: 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: Luke …
The Gift of Joy
Bible Verse: The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. Psalm 65:8 Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40 Christmas. …
A Humiliating Journey of Faith
The man tapped his finger thoughtfully on the tabletop as he looked at his reflection. He still couldn’t believe it was his face he was looking at. He turned from …
“S” is for “Spurs Generosity”
Bible Verse: Praise the LORD, my soul; all my inmost being, praise His holy name. Praise the LORD, my soul, and forget not all His benefits — who forgives all …