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What Does It Mean To "Count It All Joy" When We Meet Trials?
(James 1:2)
In the opening line of his letter, the half-brother of Jesus cracked open the life of faith. It will have to press through trials—and it should interpret them correctly. (2 Minutes/600 Words)
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You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
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It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
Read moreSunday Sermon: (un)Reasonable Trust #4 — Habakkuk 3:17-19 — Trust
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Jesus Joy
(Mark 2:9-22)
By this point in Mark, it has become increasingly clear that Jesus' coming was a massive event. He was not just another leader with fresh religious claims. He did not come with some good advice. He did not come to tinker. (13 Minutes/3000 Words)
Read moreSunday Teaching: Nehemiah 11-12—God Renews His People With Joyful Dedication
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The Unfortunate and Ugly Move From Spirit to Flesh
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The Lord wants to move his people forward, upward, onward. He has a plan for each one of you. Recently, I've seen this in a fresh way in my own life. The fruit of the Spirit is love -- and there are many outworkings of that love. I believe the Spirit wants to produce heightened joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control in me. And in you. He wants to move us forward, to take us further into the work and fruit of his Spirit.
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God Prunes, Sometimes With Community
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It has been said that God did not design marriage primarily for our happiness, but for our holiness. In other words, although there is wonder and joy to be found in marriage, God designed it in a way that demands growth.
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Goal #3 of First John: Produce True Joy
(1 John 1:4)
One thing I love about John's writing is his willingness to directly state his reasons for writing. One reason this is beautiful is that his letters, especially this first one, are spiraling in nature. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
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