Category: Joy
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Philippians: Joy in the Midst
Our November study is based off of Philippians: Joy in the Midst, by Carrie Gaul. It will be an overview of the book/study. This study has been used in my life to change my perspective. Today, we will being our look at an overview of Philippians by looking briefly at Days 1-2. As we go…
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Talk to Yourself
It is okay to talk to yourself, but be careful what you say. The world at large is in a mess. We as isolated, chronically ill, and disabled people face insurmountable challenges daily. It can seem to be too much. It seems that isolation can allow us to focus on one thing, typically the bad.…
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Exciting Things for Thankful November
It is hard to believe that November is almost here! For this November, we would love to daily focus on the I encourage you to read Daring Devotion, by Matt Conrad. This book has… err… is changing my perspective as it looks at the lives of great Christians in the past. What has struck me…
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Psalm 100
Today, as I continue to recover from being away for awhile, I am reminded to be grateful. Sometimes, that is hard in the midst of a flare or when recovery is taking longer than anticipated. Anyone else struggle during those times? Psalm 100 came to mind. 100 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.…
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Where is it?
When going through dark times, hard times, and lonely times, where do we find joy? Where is it? It certainly isn’t in the isolation and pain. Where is it? Our joy is in God. Look at these verses: Jeremiah 15:16, “16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me…
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Even If
This past week, I was given hope by a new doctor. Hope that maybe they could assist some of my conditions and give me a “better quality of life.” Hope that breathing would be easier. There are no guarantees. We don’t know at this point what will happen. As I have thought about it, how…
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Saturday Scripture
Today, I want to look at a Scripture that shows what God does with our suffering. Job 23:10 10 But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. Do you see that, God knows! He knows our path. He will use even the trials to help…
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Faithful Friday
Friday has come! In some ways, this has been a fast week. In others, so slow. This is a raw, honest post. This week was rough. This week was one of those weeks when my strength ran out. I simply could not keep up the daily fight. Honestly, I fell apart Thursday morning as I…
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Ephesians 3:8-13
The mystery was revealed in our verses yesterday. In Ephesians 3:8-13, we continue to see the mystery mapped out, however, we see a further glimpse into Paul’s heart that is interesting. We looked at verse 7 yesterday where Paul reflects on being made a servant of God as a gift of God’s grace and through…
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Be Still
Right now, I am facing a situation for which I can do nothing. I must admit that I am struggling to wait patiently. I want it resolved. This morning, Psalm 46:10 was on my heart when I awoke. Be Still: Rest. Stop fighting. Be still. Just rely on Him. He can do it. And Know:…
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