Joy Week 2: Daniel

Joy Week 2: Daniel

Joy In The Face of Adversity Then King Darius wrote to all the peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: “Peace be multiplied to you.  I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people are to tremble and fear before the God of Daniel, for he is...
Joy Week 1: Mephibosheth

Joy Week 1: Mephibosheth

And David said, “Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?” – 2 Samuel 9:1 (ESV) When I think about joy, I can’t help but think of the story of Mephibosheth. An enemy to the king, crippled and unable...
I’m thankful for Prayer.

I’m thankful for Prayer.

When we pray we are making requests, calling out, interceding for friends and family, or crying out, it is to a God who is present and listens to us. We can trust that he hears us! We can be thankful that the Holy Spirit intercedes on our behalf even when we...
I’m thankful for The Gardener.

I’m thankful for The Gardener.

In Jerusalem at this time there were grape vines growing around Jesus and his disciples.  In today’s world, we don’t see grape vines growing often, but the disciples would know the meaning of verse 1.  Jesus is describing himself as the true vine, and we are the...
How can I give thanks?

How can I give thanks?

How exactly can we be thankful? Psalm 100 tells us how to show our thankfulness to God. Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God!It is he who made us, and we are...