If joy (noun) is a deep-seated peace and contentment even in the face of challenging circumstances, than rejoicing (verb) is the ability to be glad and experience well-being even when challenges, pain or uncertainty are present. Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. (ESV) So, when we respond to the …
Category: Trials
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
I’m in a study in the Upper Room Discourse or what I prefer to call the Farewell Discourse in John 13-17. As I work through the end of John 15 with the challenging warning of the coming persecution, I heard this beautiful hymn. The focus is the full salvation yet awaiting. “Yet how rich is …
God’s Care
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Everyday trials, we all need them
As I continue preparing for the next section of our study in James chapter 1, this song is so appropriate. LAURA STORY – “BLESSINGS” We pray for blessings We pray for peace Comfort for family, protection while we sleep We pray for healing, for prosperity We pray for Your mighty hand to ease our suffering …
Playlist for times of trouble
I’m preaching a couple of messages from the beginning of James. (You can listen to the first here.) Here are a few songs for those times when you are experience difficulties and need to keep trusting God.