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JOY 365: Day 8 A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. -Proverbs 11:25 I got to visit with a missionary today whom we have been supporting for several years. Their family is very dear to us. We’ve prayed, encouraged, and financially supported them. While we were having lunch, he told me a
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JOY 365: Day 7 I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. -3 John 1:4 I had the joy of visiting a family in their home today and talking about baptism with their youngest daughter. I was able to do this three years ago with their other daughter. What
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JOY 365: Day 6 Rejoice with those who rejoice… -Romans 12:15a Today, our church staff had the joy of meeting with staff from three other churches. We took turns sharing what we are asking God to do in our churches this year. What a refreshing time! It gave me vision. Some were asking God to increase finances, build facilities,
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JOY 365: Day 5 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. -1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 One gentleman who has been visiting the church asked about joining a discipleship group. I connected him with a D-Group leader, and he invited him to that and a
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Joy From Jesus: Day 4 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. -Psalm 118:24 Today was a joyous Sunday. I recall at least three things that brought tears of joy. First, I counseled with a family before church about baptism and enjoyed hearing about how God had changed their
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Joy From Jesus: Day 3 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans 12:12 I’ve had a Saturday morning tradition for the last couple of years. I’ve met with a group of guys to pray, study the Bible, and grow spiritually. We’ve seen God do a lot in each other’s lives as we’ve
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Joy From Jesus: Day 2 The father of a righteous child has great joy; a man who fathers a wise son rejoices in him. -Proverbs 23:24 There are a couple of things I’ve committed to doing daily to usher in the joy from Jesus. They’ve been a boost to my soul! I read and meditate on God’s Word,
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Joy From Jesus: Day 1 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. -Proverbs 27:9 “It’s hard to make new old friends.” That saying has escaped me over the last few years. I’ve made several new friends in recent years, but after moving, I’ve neglected some of the deep
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2025 was great in many ways! It was our 25th wedding anniversary. My oldest daughter was married and had graduated from college. My middle daughter graduated from high school and began (and loves) cosmetology school. January begins my 5th year as pastor of my church, which has grown every year (especially in unity, discipleship, and
stephen R Harrison 