Tag Archives: rejoicing

The Best Part of Waking Up

  As a Christ-follower I like give God first-place in my life.   This means I give him the first day of the week for worship.  I give him the first of my income as a tithe.  And I give … Continue reading

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Oh Resurrection Day

Today an estimated 1 billion people watched their televisions as the Chilean miners were rescued. They had been trapped for 69 days deep in the earth.  As they arose from their tomb everyone cheered and cried. The Bible says there is going … Continue reading

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Lessons from Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe is the story of a man shipwrecked on a deserted island and how he adjusted to life in the tropics.  More importantly the classic novel tells how Crusoe coped with the heartbreak of loneliness. Several gems … Continue reading

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Are You Rejoicing?

 How do we rejoice even when we don’t feel like rejoicing. Read the following scriptures and follow biblical instruction. 1 Chronicles 16:9-11 9- Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. 10- Glory in his … Continue reading

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Our Son Is Married!

Jeremiah 2:32 32 Does a maiden forget her jewelry, a bride her wedding ornaments? Yet my people have forgotten me, days without number. I was venturing through scripture that I could connect with our son and new daughter’s wedding this … Continue reading

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Heaven has Tinted Windows

In the darkest part of the night, just before sunrise, the disciples labored against the strong wind and waves.  Although Jesus was not in the boat with them, He was aware of their struggles.  Jesus was on a mountain praying.  ”He saw that … Continue reading

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God Enables Me To Go On!

Habakkuk 3: 18-19 18-  yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. 19-  The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,   he enables me … 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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Mondays!

God is good! Mondays give us a fresh start on many things. I know today when I glanced out the front door and saw a man on his knees, with his ear to the ground that –something good must be … Continue reading

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Joy and Power in an Economic Downturn

 As we read the news headlines today we see that unemployment is up, homes sales are down, the threat of terrorism is up, and consumer confidence is down.   The hard times we are experiencing is similar to what the prophet described in verse … Continue reading

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