Tag: joy

Joy to the world

“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us). -Matthew 1:23 (ESV) Finally, Christmas Day is…

Purification by fire

And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus…

When buried seeds are sown with tears

Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! -Psalm 126:5 (ESV) Sometimes it feels like you’re getting buried alive, doesn’t it? (It’s not just me,…

Don’t worry, be happy

Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more…

Joyful in hope

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ (NIV) That verse right there covers quite a bit of the Christian walk. Romans 12 is…

The Happy Trap

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. -Romans‬ ‭8‬:‭37‬ (NIV) I have told you these things, so that in me…

Joy runs deep, happiness is circumstantial

My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work,…