What Would You Like To Do Today?
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 seeing where (or if)... >Read More
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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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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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Jesus Came to Bring Joy
As you prepare for Christmas, keep this recipe for joy close at hand.
“But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'” (Luke 2:10)
Jesus’ coming to earth was good news! His birth would bring joy to all people because He would reconcile them to... >Read More
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Stir Yourself Up!
Does God seem very distant to you? Talk to a mentor.
“And there is no one who calls on Your name, who stirs himself up to take hold of You!” (Isaiah 64:7)
God is reachable and tangible. In fact, throughout the scriptures we see God reaching out towards His people and continually drawing them to Him in a real way. From... >Read More
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What Do You Fear?
