Say The Word: Joy

Consider it all joy. [James 1:2] We are exploring significant words of The Christian Faith in our series ‘Say The Word.’ We come today to the word joy. Webster’s College Dictionary defines joy (noun) as a very glad feeling; happiness; great pleasure; delight; anything causing such a feeling, or the expression or showing of such […]

The Link Between Faith And Joy

The deeper one’s walk with Christ, the deeper the joy. Let joy be the barometer of faithfulness in Christ. When joy ebbs, look for an area of life that is not wholly set apart for Him. Surrender it.

Joy

This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24. ESV We have posted this before. But it is the hallmark of each new day. It is true again each morning. Today we add the definition of joy: “Joy is the settled assurance that God is […]

Joy

It’s not enough to serve the Lord. The Bible tells us to serve the Lord with gladness, which we can do in the power of His Spirit and on the basis of His Word. Including all His words about joy. Whenever you’re discouraged, it’s a prime opportunity to spend a few minutes tracing the subject […]

The Joy Barometer

Faith, surrender, and joy are inextricably linked. The deeper one’s walk with Christ, the deeper the joy. Let joy be the barometer of your faithfulness in Christ. When joy ebbs, look for an area of your life that is not wholly set apart for Him.

The Day The Lord Has Made

I can just sense that it is another glorious day the Lord has made. Oh to draw closer to Him. Psalm 118:24

Advent; Great Joy

“And the angel said unto them, ‘Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11 KJV In this, the third week of Advent, we light […]

On Joy

This is the day which the LORD has made;Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NASB And then there is this: You make known to me the path of life;in your presence there is fullness of joy;at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11 ESV Selah.