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Uncommon Joy

Other than Christ, perhaps the greatest leader in Christianity has been the Apostle Paul.  He wrote over half the New Testament, started numerous churches, and carried the gospel to Europe.  While in a Roman prison cell, Paul wrote to the … Continue reading

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What Does “Happy” Mean?

I have been guilty of saying, “I am just not happy!” What a negative thing to admit. Should I be content in whatever state I am in as Paul says in scripture or am I to wrestle and confess as … Continue reading

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Is Anyone Happy?

The Prayer of Faith James 5:13-14 13- ‘Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14- Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the … Continue reading

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No Place Like Home!

It is good to get settled and and we truly embrace this house as home. We believe God has planted us here for this time. As we drove home from downtown Memphis after having a delightful dinner with new friends … Continue reading

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Keenly Aware of God’s Presence?

Samuel Chadwick said…. “Spirit filled souls are ablaze for God. They love with a love that glows. They serve with a faith that kindles. They serve with a devotion that consumes. They hate sin with fierceness that burns. They rejoice … Continue reading

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Water Therapy!

We joke about “My Water Therapy!” I have been in charge of the lawn most of the summer. I have learned that mowing is alright as long as the TN humidity is low, otherwise it is a grueling sort of … Continue reading

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J.O.Y. Part 2

Joy comes by putting Jesus first in all things. Give the Lord the first of your day, the first of your week, and the first of your income. Let nothing come before the Lord. After putting the Lord on His … Continue reading

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J.O.Y.

Someone much more clever than me came up with this simple formula for joy. JESUS first OTHERS second YOURSELF last But with cute little ditty’s like this we must ask, is this truly biblical or just novel? What does the … Continue reading

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Contentment

Wise words by Augustine… Where your pleasure is, there is your treasure; where your treasure is, there is your heart; where your heart is, there is your happiness. Augustine spoke a huge amount of truth! Are you contented today? Are … Continue reading

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Does it Pay to Serve God?

For thousand of years the faithful followers of God have occasionally wondered if it was was worth it to serve the Lord.  Usually these doubts were never expressed aloud.  However toward the end of the Old Testament some actually began … Continue reading

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