Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! (Philippians 4:4 NIV) From his prison cell, Paul penned the well-known verse, “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” In fact, Philippians has come to be known as the epistle of joy because of its repeated emphasis on joy. IfContinueContinue reading “Rejoice in the Lord!”
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The Source of Joy
You will fill me with joy in your presence. (Psalm 16:11 NIV) God is truly our source of joy. Every time I run out of joy, I know exactly where to get it refilled again–by being in His presence. I slip away to a quiet place where I can be alone with Him, to talkContinueContinue reading “The Source of Joy”
Getting Our Joy Back
Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and make me willing to obey you. (Psalm 51:12 NLT) Only someone who has known the joy of being God’s friend can understand David’s plea in Psalm 51:12. After his sin with Bathsheba, David’s soul was troubled and saddened. He confessed his sin and asked God toContinueContinue reading “Getting Our Joy Back”
Rising with the Son 