Tag Archives: joy

Bad News or Good News

Posted on September 14, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

I dread the news. Seems like it’s all bad. The world’s burning Folks disagree so disagreeably Stay home! No smiles Thankfully, God’s love is always good news. Luke 2:10 (ESV) Fear not, for behold, I bring you good … Continue reading →

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Count What?

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:2-4 (ESV) Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. No doubt … Continue reading →

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Joy at Work

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Shirlee Abbott

1 Thessalonians 5:16 (NIV) Rejoice always. Always. All the time. Even at work.

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The Path of Pure Joy

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Shirlee Abbott

James 1:2 (NIV) Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. When trials come, Lord God, may my words, deeds and prayers work together for joy. Don’t let me be a … Continue reading →

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Joy Full

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Forget about that old half empty/half full thing. John 15:11 (ESV) These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. Not half-full or half-empty. Joy full. Joy … Continue reading →

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Heavenly Joy

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

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Complete Joy

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Philippians 2:2 (NIV) Make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. Paul got that one right. Nothing squashes joy like an argument. I feel the tension of my … Continue reading →

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Season of Joy

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Shirlee Abbott

Where do you see the joy in Christmas? Music: Joy to the World! Shared times with family and friends Getting (or giving) the perfect gift Good news announced by angels We associate the angels with joy. … Continue reading →

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