Posts with the tag “joy”

Are you content? Most of us aren’t. Most of us have goals, bucket lists, and treasures we want to achieve or acquire. This is a part of how we are made, to imagine, set goals, and bring about a vibrant exciting future. It can also be a sinful preoccupation pulling us away from seeing gifts and blessings to be cherished.  Read More

Christians do unexpected things. Take Paul and Silas for instance after they are beaten, put in stocks, and imprisoned in Philippi, we read, “About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God.” Their response to bodily harm and unjust imprisonment is prayer and joyful singing.  Read More

Paul is emphatic about rejoicing. It is his true eagerness and happiness to see the message of Jesus preached. He is encouraged by the Philippians’ prayers and the Holy Spirit strengthening him to face imprisonment, trial, and even death. As Christians, who do we identify most with in our lives?  Read More