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The Joy of God’s Word

 JOY 365: Day 18 When your words came, I ate them. They were my joy and my heart’s delight. – Jeremiah 15:16 My son and I have been studying the book of James at night. We…

The Joy of Various Trials

JOY 365: Day 17 Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds. – James 1:2 I spent about an hour on the phone with a friend who is facing a difficult situation…

The Joy of a Timely Word

JOY 365: Day 16 A person finds joy in giving an apt reply, and how good is a timely word!”  -Proverbs 15:23 I was recently eating at a restaurant near the ocean while meeting with…

The Joy of Brotherhood

JOY 365: Day 15 Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. -Philippians 2:2 One of my good friends retired from the Army. Every time he meets another person…

The Joy of Eternal Joy

JOY 365: Day 14 So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy. -John 16:22 I had the honor of meeting with…

The Joy of All Nations

JOY 365: Day 13 May the nations be glad and sing for joy, -Psalm 67:4 Today I traveled with several pastors from Arkansas and Texas to South Florida to visit 21 international church planters. Pastors from Brazil,…

The Joy of Honoring Others

JOY 365: Day 12 So receive him in the Lord with all joy and honor such men. -Philippians 2:29 I’m thankful for those with whom I get to serve in ministry. What a team! Their character and commitment continue…

The Joy of Abiding

JOY 365: Day 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. -John 15:11 I got to preach about abiding in Jesus today from John…

The Joy of Laughter

JOY 365: Day 10 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. -Proverbs 17:22 Tonight, we laughed a lot with some friends. We attended a birthday party of one of…

The Joy of Marriage

JOY 365: Day 9  Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love. -Ecclesiastes 9:9 Today, my wife and I met a couple for lunch. I am preaching their wedding in March, and we met to talk…

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