calling, Circumstances, fruits of the spirit, Jesus Calling, joy, worship

How to have Joy despite Your Circumstances

Remember that joy is not dependent on your circumstances….True joy is the by-product of living in My Presence. Therefore you can experience it in palaces, in prisons…anywhere (Jesus Calling October 5). I need to be reminded of this. Sometimes when I’m stuck in the middle of my calling–it’s been years since I’ve heard the call, yet I’m just half-way to getting to where I think …

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disappointment, excitement, faith, God's provision, joy

“In this life we have an incomplete view of God’s dealings, seeing His plan only half finished and underdeveloped. Yet once we stand in the magnificent temple of eternity, we will have the proper perspective and will see everything fitting gracefully together!” (Streams in the Desert).   Yesterday I visited with a young woman who recently graduated from college. Rather …

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choice, God's goodness, grief, joy, satan, thanksgiving

The Serpent’s Hissing Lie

“I wake and put feet to the plank floor, and I believe the Serpent’s hissing lie, the repeating refrain of his campaign through the ages: God isn’t good. It’s the cornerstone of his movement. That God withholds good from His children, that God does not genuinely, fully, love us” (One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp, p.14). Powerful words aren’t they? …

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joy, living, strength

Got Strength?

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy in His dwelling place.~1 Chronicles 16:36 I want to live where there is strength and joy. How about you? Photo by Kim Andrist A special thank you to my friend Kim who has offered her talent to bless this blog. You’ll be seeing many more of her beautiful and creative photos! …

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Dreams for a Season: Finding Purpose and Peace in the Hard Days

listal.com I’m guilty. I always think the grass is greener on the other side. But it never is… completely. Every yard has a few weeds and requires maintainance. How about you? What are some things in your life that you thought would make you happy but haven’t quite filled you up?  Have you wanted to quit your job only to …

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