Category Archives: encouragement

The Price of Joy

Romans 8:11-13 (NLT) 11 The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living … Continue reading

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Happiness Vs. Joy

Psalms 30:5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. So many people around me are struggling through some of the most difficult … Continue reading

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FULL MEASURE OF JOY

John 17:13 13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them.   Jesus is headed to the cross. … Continue reading

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What Is Power?

1 Corinthians 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power. Good Friday! It always seems such a juxtaposition – to call the day of remembrance of Christ’s humiliation and suffering unto death “good”. But … Continue reading

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Acting Like Mere Humans

1 Corinthians 3:1-4 3 Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly—mere infants in Christ. 2 I gave you milk, not solid food, for you were not yet … Continue reading

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50 Days of Promises (44): The Secret

Philippians 4:11-13  Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living … Continue reading

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SUCCESS

Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then … Continue reading

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50 Days of Promises (43): Alive in Christ

Colossians 2:6-7 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. What does it mean to be alive … Continue reading

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50 Days of Promises (42): Freedom

Romans 8:1-2 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. There are many … Continue reading

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50 Days of Promises (41): Power Received

Luke 10:1 After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to go. Luke 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, … Continue reading

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