Joy & rejoicing
53 pieces · 46 devotions
There is a 21-day plan on this subject — Joy & rejoicing
- Proverbs 23:17Which Side?
Their houses are larger, their wants are smaller and their grass is greener. To no surprise, though, the "better" has always been on the opposite side of the…
2011 - Proverbs 17:22Good Medicine
Whether I was running underwear up the flag pole at summer camp, or just hanging out with my friends, I have always had a strong conviction about living life…
2011 - Proverbs 15:21Foolish Pleasure
Proverbs 15:21 Folly is joy to him who lacks sense, but a man of understanding walks straight. Why would anyone want to go to heaven when the party's going to…
2011 - Proverbs 12:22Lying Lips Dishonor God
It is an offense against the very nature and person of your Savior to embrace a lifestyle of lying and skewing the truth.
2011 - Philippians 1:15,17Disgusting Ambition
The longer I am a Christian, the greater my disgust grows towards certain types of preachers.
2010 - Psalms 13:1-6Psalm 13
How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever?
2010 - Micah 6:1-8Micah 6:1-8
Hear now what the Lord is saying, "Arise, plead your case before the mountains and let the hills hear your voice...
2010 - Exodus 20:8Lord of the Sabbath?
How many days a week do you set aside exclusively for the worship of God?
2010 - Isaiah 65:17-23Isaiah 65:17-25
For behold, I create a new heavens and a new earth; And the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind...
2009 - 2 Corinthians 2:14-16The Aroma Of Christ
Isn't it neat to think of ourselves as the "fragrance of the knowledge of Him"?
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness.
2009 - Psalm 16:11A History of Blessings
Our God is great and His mercies endure forever!
Kristie Ansley · 2009 - Psalm 119:105Recharge Your Batteries
Living in Oklahoma means experiencing some massive thunderstorms! Some think that most people in Oklahoma die from tornados. Actually, the number one…
Scott Meier · 2009 - Ephesians 4:29Sweet Words Please God
"When we have the mind of Christ, our heart will be right and our words will be wholesome."
Cindy Hotchkiss · 2009 - Matthew 5:10-11Blessed Are The Persecuted
It should be no surprise to us that Jesus would promise the greatest of all possible blessings to those of us who are willing to endure persecution for His…
2009 - Psalm 90:1-17Psalm 90
Psalm 90:1-17 A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were born, Or You gave birth…
2009 - Proverbs 17:22Temple And Body As One
Proverbs 17:22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones. Laughter feels good because God created us with a body and a spirit.…
2009 - Genesis 2:7The Formation of You
Genesis 2:7 Then the Lord God formed man of dust from the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. In a world so…
2009 - Psalm 30:5God Gets Angry!
It is easy to think that God never gets angry with us...
Scott Meier · 2009 - Romans 12:12It's A Journey!
The Christian journey is not easy, but it doesn't have to be complicated.
Scott Meier · 2008 - Isaiah 49:13Standing On All His Promises
Christians love to stand on the promises of God. His promises are the foundation of our hope in Christ.
2008 - 2 Corinthians 2:14Living for Christ When No one Accepts You.
There is no place that God leads his people that is not both validating and victorious.
Brian Mann · 2008 - 1 Peter 4:12-13Take Heart. Stand Firm.
1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening…
Leigh Floyd · 2008 - Psalm 13:5Gracious, Unfailing Love
Psalm 13:5 But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. This verse comes at the end of the Psalm where the writer is expressing his…
Drew Pearce · 2008 - Genesis 1:26In Apperance Alone
There's a special bond created between a child and a father when they're associated by appearance alone.
2008 - Genesis 2:7The Formation of "You"
You are not the result of an ancient chemical reaction. You're the creation of an eternal God, who took joy in forming "you."
2008 - Ephesians 2:10Created With Purpose
Every architect, engineer, and artist creates with a purpose.
2008 - Psalm 118:24Who Has The Final Word
Psalm 118:24 This is the day which the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. I hate being the one that must decide what activity a group of friends…
2008 - Jeremiah 32:17Lock Up The Beast
I can hear it shuffling around in there again. It's been awhile this time, and I had almost forgotten about IT, yet once again; as is the custom, IT reminds me…
Todd Kavanaugh · 2008 - Proverbs 19:21Therein Lies True Joy
I'm one of those people whose mind runs a mile a minute and its all I can do to try to get a couple of my ideas down on paper before I forget them.
Kristie Ansley · 2008 - Lamentations 5:15-16Sin's Pressure Cooker
The burden of guilt is an unyielding force pressing you from every direction.
2008 - Matthew 5:12Rejoice... Even You!
Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. You and I aren't persecuted.…
2008 - Psalm 98
O sing to the Lord a new song, for He has done wonderful things.
2008 - Psalm 33:21Praise Him!
Remember that time you were on your knees in adoration of your Lord?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2008 - Ecclesiastes 3:14Some Things Never Change
Have you ever been to wikipedia.com? It's a fascinating, user edited, and ever-changing, online encyclopedia.
2008 - 1 Chronicles 29:28But What Will They Say
When the writer of Chronicles came to the end of David's life, he only had one thing to say...
2008 - Romans 1:16Are You Ashamed?
I was probably no more than ten years old the first time I lied about my faith.
2008 - John 6:35The Bread of Life
To all who believe, it is promised that they will never hunger or thirst again.
2008 - James 1:12A Crown of Endurance
It's difficult to worship the Lord in the midst of trial and pain.
2008 · 1 note - Ecclesiastes 5:1-20That's A Life Plan!
Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools...
2007 · 1 note - 2007 · 3 notes

Reclaiming Easter
Easter always seems to be the less-popular of the Christian holidays...but isn't it the most important?
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2007 · 1 note
Out With the “In” Crowd
The high school “in” crowd isn’t all it’s cracked up to be—especially looking back years later. Carolina Kavanaugh reminisces.
Carolina Kavanaugh · 2005
Is Your God Amazing?
When people see you, whether they’ve known you for 5 years or 5 minutes, does your “God” appeal to them?
Adam Webber · 2005
Discovering You
"What's next God?"
Kristie Ansley · 2005
Perfect And Complete, Lacking In Nothing
How do you become a mature Christian? It's not something that just happens. We take a look at the first chapter of James for some answers.
Glenn Ansley · 2004 · 2 notes
Happy Holidays?
"How is it that Christianity...is constantly portrayed by candy and gifts, while all other holidays seem to find an underlying moral or religious conviction as…
Glenn Ansley · 2003
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