Tag: Joy
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Billboard or Reflection
Pursuit of the knowledge of God without pursuit of the heart of God is often an empty pursuit. Yes, we can learn more facts about God. That doesn’t mean we actually know God. God wants us to know God, not merely know of God.
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What A Sight
The talking animal was more along the lines of, “Yes, you (Balaam) said you heard me (God), but you need to understand how important it is that you actually listen to me!”
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Off To Where
There is no “magic” age or place when God calls you. If we learn anything from the Old Testament, God will call a person regardless of age.
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Inconceivable!
In stories of God, “inconceivable” is often the underlying response. Even to this day, “inconceivable” is that thought that God would become a human being and then die for them.
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You Want Me to do What?
Ananias chose to face reality. Ananias chose to walk ahead in faith, trust, and love. He made this decision while knowing the past.
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Discipline of Joy
“I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.”—Psalms 32:8 (NRSV) My boys hate to be disciplined. I guess, probably, most kids don’t like to be disciplined. But we do it as parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc…because we love the kid we are…
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Joy Decision
“The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.”—Psalms 33:11 (NRSV) Have you ever had to make a big decision in your life? It’s hard! Especially when it affects lots of different other areas of our lives. Maybe it was a big move, a job shift, adding to your…