Joy Zapper
Is your best never good enough? Talk to a mentor.
“Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.” (Psalm 37:4)
While my mother and I were on a recent trip, she and I had a wonderful time zipping in and out of antique shops, browsing and occasionally purchasing a trinket or two. We enjoyed... >Read More
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Finding Joy in Difficulties?
Are you confused and not sure what to do or where to turn?
"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)
I have always been a bit uneasy with James 1:2 where Jesus followers are encouraged to “consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds”. When I find things... >Read More
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Inspired by Joy
Are you feeling ready to walk away from a relationship – are you possibly even considering divorce? We want to pray for you. Please tell us how we can pray.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work...... >Read More
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The Wellspring of Peace
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27
When I saw the headline, it caught my eye: “Take a deep breath before you read this news.” So, of course, I read it. The article... >Read More
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That is Heartless!
Are you facing a giant today? Come talk to a mentor.
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2)
“That’s just heartless!” Sometimes that’s what I think when I read the Bible, especially the book of James. Right from the very first chapter, almost the first verse, James...... >Read More
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The Gift of Boredom
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21)
I haven’t really been bored in years but I came to a place where I wasn’t sure I was using my time as efficiently as I could be.
Could boredom be a gift from God? I see boredom as a gift from God in the same way... >Read More
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John Wanies,
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I Have a Choice
Are you struggling to face another day? Talk to a mentor.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
How do you face another day? Do you look forward to it with joyful anticipation or do... >Read More
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Love can be dangerous
