Tag Archives: joy

God’s Ways

Posted on January 26, 2013 by

God’s Ways His ways are good – They will bring joy. His ways are right – They will bring wisdom. His ways are true – They will bring liberty. His ways are pure – They will bring refreshment. His ways … Continue reading →

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If you could have any wish fulfilled …

Posted on October 8, 2012 by

In last week’s small group gathering one of the questions for discussion was: If you could have any wish fulfilled, what would it be? Why don’t you take a minute and consider what your answer would be? Two of us … Continue reading →

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and to enjoy God forever

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

Earlier this week I shared the first part of answer to the following question from the Westminster Shorter Catechism … What is the chief end of man? The first half of the answer is: Man’s chief end is to glorify … Continue reading →

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JOY 101 – a few basics in joy

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

Just wanted to continue the conversation begun last week with some scripture passages that seem to offer some illumination on God’s intent for joy … If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, … Continue reading →

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transforming contentment into joy

Posted on September 19, 2012 by

Let’s start with definitions … Contentment is feeling or showing satisfaction with one’s possessions, status or situation.   Satisfaction is the key descriptor here … Joy is a state of happiness, a source (THINK JESUS) or cause (ONCE AGAIN, THINK … Continue reading →

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God is able to accomplish INFINITELY more than we ask

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

(or why I pray the way I do about my cancer) Received this verse on my cell phone today … Now all glory to God, who is able, through His mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more … Continue reading →

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sustained by the Lord in the midst of cancer

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

In the nearly ten months since I was first diagnosed with incurable Stage IV metastatic colon cancer I have experienced blessings from God constantly.  As a result, people are somewhat amazed at my walk through this cancer journey … they … Continue reading →

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