Category: JOY
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Embracing Joy: It’s Not Fair!
This week’s study revealed the turning of a corner in Habakkuk’s life. By the third chapter of his book we see him move from questioning, doubting, wondering if God is present to acceptance of God’s plan for the Israelites. One friend at the table expressed her view of life when evil seems to have the…
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Embracing Joy: Truth… or Not
I rise early this morning to pray and meditate with a friend. This is a new venture, and I didn’t consider my praying aloud might wake him. But wake him it did, and after pouring a cup of coffee, he goes into his office. He works as I prepare to head out for the day,…
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Embracing Joy: Reroute the Doubt
I’ve often thought Thomas got a bad rap. He shared his honest feelings with his closest friends, and the nickname Doubting Thomas has followed him since. When you look closely at Thomas you will find not only doubt, but an ultimatum to believe. Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and…
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An Introduction to Embracing Joy
I wondered about the title of this eight-week study written by a prophet who had a conversation with God. Turns out, Habakkuk means embrace. According to Webster’s Dictionary, embrace means “hug, encircle, welcome, grip, acceptance.” Habakkuk’s book is only three chapters but they pack a powerful picture of spiritual transformation. You see Habakkuk lived in…
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Embracing Joy: Unpacking Habakkuk
Our first study of the year begins this Wednesday — January 3. Embracing Joy is an 8-Week transformational Bible study of Habakkuk, designed to help us answer the question: How do you find joy in joyless times? Jean Wilund invites us to unpack all three chapters of this Old Testament book and learn from the…
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Faith Knows a Life of JOY!
Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I say, rejoice!Philippians 4:4 NET A life of joy may feel unattainable. To rejoice ALWAYS seems like an unreasonable command in a life ruled by darkness. fear. the shame of sin. death. But Paul gives us a command straight from the Spirit of God: Rejoice in the Lord always.…
Unraveled Love 