“Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” (Proverbs 9:10) Have you ever wondered how to cultivate wisdom in your life? In Proverbs 15:33 we read that the fear of the Lord teaches wisdom. Wisdom is a like a protection and all who follow her [...]

A recent issue of O, The Oprah Magazine featured a quiz that used a pie chart to plot how you spend your day.  The quiz was in two parts. Part one plotted what you actually do now and part two was a list of things you love doing. The last part of the task involved [...]

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If what you believed was wrong, would you want to know? How you answer that question divulges a lot about who you are as a person. Do you value truth most highly? Or is happiness most important to you? In his autobiography Surprised by Joy C. S. Lewis describes the distinction between happiness and joy. [...]

In a society that shouts, “You deserve . . . you need . . . ,” contentment seems totally out of place. What would be required to move you from where you are today to a place of contentment? We invite your thoughts as we explore contentment in today’s world Related Links Wondering how to [...]

Philippians 4:2-7. So often we are reminded, “Choose joy.” Is that the same as wearing a mask or painting a smile on your face? Does joy just come easier to some people, or is it truly a matter of an obedient choice? We know that a joyful attitude and heart make a huge difference. Take [...]

The fruit of the Spirit is … JOY Many of us have seen people who radiate joy. There is an attractiveness that draws others to them. Does it come naturally to them? Do they just have fewer problems than the rest of us or is there a way to cultivate this quality in our lives? [...]

Related Article: Joy Every Morning Many of us have seen ladies who radiate joy. There is an attractiveness that draws others to them. Does it come naturally to them? Do they just have fewer problems than the rest of us or is there a way to cultivate this quality in our lives? Perhaps there are [...]

Penned by Placide Clappeau in France in 1847, the Christmas favorite “O Holy Night” expresses wonder at the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. One can almost hear the hush and then sense the building excitement over the announcement of the Savior’s birth! The birth of this child is one of the most significant events [...]

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When you lose something, the desire to recover it can seem more important than anything else. If you’ve lost a gold coin, it may give you little consolation that the remaining coins are safe and sound. You want to find the one that is lost! Sometimes people talk about “seeking God.” But is it possible [...]

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How Much Would You Pay?

What we value most when we are younger, the priorities that we truly care about, can sometimes get trampled in our busy grown up lives. The joy and exuberance we once had is crushed under the weight of worries, regrets, and sins. However, that youthful exuberance is never lost forever. What would it be worth [...]