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
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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
Closed Minds
We live in a sinful world that fills our minds with questions, doubt, and fear. If we focus on the things of the world—ruled by the devil who wants to destroy us—we are open to his thoughts and suggestions and closed to God. But when we begin our day in prayer and then throughout the … Continue reading Closed Minds
Peace in the Chaos
The older we get, the more vulnerable we feel in this chaotic world. Reverence for God and His laws, respect for each other, family values, and the value of life are disappearing as we enter a new age of social equality, legal immorality, and injustice to the innocent. Yet, as Christians, we can still have … Continue reading Peace in the Chaos
Peace and Joy
As Christians, we need to be like little children. They don't let hardships steal their joy; they stay hopeful and trust their parents to make everything right. Our Heavenly Father loves us, and we must keep our hope in Him, especially during trying times. But to get that hope, we must study the Scriptures to … Continue reading Peace and Joy
A Clean Heart
We live in a corrupt world, and at times, even Christians do things or don't do things that grieve God's Spirit in us. But God is merciful, and when we confess these sins to God, He restores our hearts with His peace. King David loved God, yet he still slipped up at times, and when … Continue reading A Clean Heart
Joy to the World!
The world should rejoice over the birth of Jesus, the Son of God who left His throne in Heaven to come to earth and die for their sins. But it's blinded by deception and can't see that Jesus made way for peace and joy, and so it strives for life in its own way. However, … Continue reading Joy to the World!
How to Get Peace and Joy
We can live today in peace and with joy when we realize that God is watching over us, that Jesus has already fought and won the enemy over our lives, and that His Holy Spirit is in us to lead and guide us. But we will only know these things when we study the Scriptures … Continue reading How to Get Peace and Joy
Smile, God Loves You! 