It's almost impossible to be joyful about anything when the burdens of this world weigh us down. We often miss the good around us because we're focused on our problems and their outcome. But God! When we give our problems to the Lord and TRUST Him to take care of them, we're filled with a … Continue reading Finding Joy in Stress
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Finding Joy in the Darkness
When afflicted by sadness, stress, and chaos, it's easy to give up and give in. But God! When we accept Jesus as our Savior and study the Bible to know Him and His plans for this world as it spirals into darkness, we are filled with His peace, knowing He's still in control. The Old … Continue reading Finding Joy in the Darkness
Joy Will Get us Through!
Without hope, this world will crush us with despair, sorrow, and fear. But with Jesus, we can overcome it by focusing on Him and living in the joy of our salvation, always looking forward to all He's prepared for us. Jesus said we'd have problems (John 16:33), but that He'll bring us through them all … Continue reading Joy Will Get us Through!
When Joy Gives us Strength!
No one escapes problems in this dark, troubled world. Christians are no exception, as Jesus said we would suffer simply because we ARE Christians. Yet, we don't have to be downtrodden; we can achieve victory when our faith is in Jesus, who fights our battles for us. We are filled with hope when we know … Continue reading When Joy Gives us Strength!
A Merry Heart Gives Life!
This evil world weighs us down with defeat, but God's Truth brings victory and a merry heart. As Christians, we know that Jesus is our only hope and that He gave us His Word, the Bible, to study and know the Truth. He warns about these evil days and how they will end, and promises … Continue reading A Merry Heart Gives Life!
Joyful Hearts!
The world has turned its back on God, and Satan now rules with sin and chaos. Many suffer, are discouraged, depressed, and without hope amid personal issues and political and economic disasters. But we who love God and know Jesus as our Lord and Savior are NOT weighed down because we no longer serve the … Continue reading Joyful Hearts!
Facing the Day With Joy!
This corrupt world is heading for disaster as it drifts further from God. It's hard to make life plans with confidence or happiness, and responding to global issues is becoming worrisome. But when we know Jesus as our Savior and study the Bible, we don't worry or fear because He is faithful to His Word … Continue reading Facing the Day With Joy!
The Warrior in Us!
There's no joy in feeling defeated! When facing bad situations, many become afraid and let the oppressor have his way. But if we knew an invisible warrior was standing with us and ready to fight for us, we wouldn't be afraid; we'd feel strong and speak the Truth boldly. Christians have this warrior; He is … Continue reading The Warrior in Us!
Going Home Soon!
With all that's happening in the world around us, it's easy to be discouraged, even afraid. But as Christians, we should rejoice because we know this world is on the brink of God's wrath and that He's promised to take us out of here before it begins. And Jesus said that as long as we're … Continue reading Going Home Soon!
Strong in Joy!
It seems impossible to be cheerful amid life's problems, but when we know Jesus, it IS possible. He not only saved us from our sins, but Jesus is now our Lord, who promised to take care of us. He warned us that we'd have problems in this corrupt world and promised to bring us through … Continue reading Strong in Joy!
Full-Time Joy!
Worldly joy is a temporal and conditional emotion based on circumstances. Godly joy is an eternal and unconditional state of heart that comes from knowing God's love for us. As we study the Bible to know Jesus, He becomes our joy and reason for living. He hears and answers our prayers, takes care of us, … Continue reading Full-Time Joy!
Joy is All We Need!
The new year has begun! Most hope for good things ahead, but many have no hope. This corrupt world is set to bring us down, and the only hope we have is in Jesus! When we accept Him as our Lord and Savior, He frees us from the devil's clutches, smothers us with His love … Continue reading Joy is All We Need!
It’s Happening!
Books and sci-fi movies have predicted a one-world order for years, and now it's becoming a reality. Jesus foretold that in these last days, we'd witness a global collapse of economies, currencies, governments, and freedoms and an increase in lawlessness and cultural uprisings—and it's happening! But as Christians, we're not afraid because Jesus promised to … Continue reading It’s Happening!
Living With Joy
Sometimes, it seems as if the whole world is coming at us, and there are no answers, leaving us disheartened and even depressed. But when we know Jesus as our Savior, we have peace AND joy in our hearts because we know He loves us, is STILL in control, and is watching over us like … Continue reading Living With Joy
Be at Peace and Shine
Have you ever noticed that you can face difficult situations more easily when you're not stressed or anxious? It's easy to get caught up with all that's happening in this corrupt world, which can affect us physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when we know Jesus and put our trust in Him, He fills us with … Continue reading Be at Peace and Shine
A Better End
Our first reaction to an unexpected problem is often negative because we think we know what the end result will be. But if we give it to God and TRUST Him with it, we'll see that God may have allowed it to happen to give us a BETTER end result. When we give our burdens … Continue reading A Better End
Be an Overcomer
It's easy to get discouraged these days. We're burdened with personal problems, surrounded by global chaos, and fear for our future. But when Jesus is our Savior, we can live in peace one day at a time because we know He watches over us and takes care of us. We don't have to fight the … Continue reading Be an Overcomer
A Joyful Heart
Christians are spiritual soldiers who fight a spiritual enemy, and we have one thing in common with the physical soldier. When he's away at battle, he stays strong because he knows there's someone at home who loves him and is waiting for him to return. This joy in his heart keeps him going. As Christians, … Continue reading A Joyful Heart
Where Does our Strength Come From?
Our attitude impacts what we do—even if we're trying to do a good deed. Sometimes, we have to do things that we don't really want to do or deal with situations that we'd really rather not, and the stress or anticipation can cause us to be anxious, angry, or even resentful. But when our hearts … Continue reading Where Does our Strength Come From?
Peace Through the Problems
We live in a corrupt and evil world, and many of us suffer from issues that wear us out. But it doesn't need to be this way. We can give our problems to the One who can deal with them and rise each morning totally refreshed, filled with His peace, and strengthened by the joy … Continue reading Peace Through the Problems
Smile, God Loves You! 