It’s a Choice (Focusing on Joy)
“We can choose to live in joy.” ― Joseph Campbell Earlier in the series, we learned that joy is a gift of God that we access through His Spirit for those who belong to Christ. And that we can […]
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JOY & Hope (Focusing on Joy)
“Every new morning brings new sunshine, new joy, and new hope.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Hope works hand-in-hand with joy. The Websters Dictionary 1828 definition for hope says, “A desire of […]
JOY & Prayer (Focusing on Joy)
“Prayer changes us in ways that we never thought would be possible. When we are unhappy, prayer can lift our hearts and fill it with unspeakable joy.” ― Julia Bristol Prayer […]
JOY During Sorrow (Focusing on Joy)
“Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.” ― Thomas Moore In the last post, “Joy during Trials,” we mentioned three […]
JOY During Trials (Focusing on Joy)
“Joy is untouched by circumstance.” ― Anonymous We are warned in the Bible that life will bring challenges. In 1 Peter 4:12 (GNT), it says, “My dear friends, do not […]