Category Archives: Joy

What Sin Costs the Christian

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

New Testament Christianity teaches that salvation comes by way of faith (belief) in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 can’t be much clearer: For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should … Continue reading →

Posted in Backsliding, Conscience, Conviction, Disobedience, God's Chastening, Holiness, Inner Peace, Joy, Personal Holiness, Rebellion, Sin, Sowing and Reaping, Temptation | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

God’s Fiddle

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Bob Jones Sr., who founded Bob Jones University, a Christian university in Greenville, S.C., used to tell the story of a student from North Carolina named Dorothy. Before enrolling at B.J.U., Dorothy came from a family who wanted nothing to … Continue reading →

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The Mayonnaise Jar

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

A philosophy professor stood before his class and began an object lesson. First, he sat an empty mayonnaise jar on the table in front of him. Next, he brought out a box of rocks that were each about two inches … Continue reading →

Posted in Contentment, Discipleship, Dying To Self, Family, Friendship, God's Will, Human Life, Joy, Priorities, Salvation, Truth | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

An Important Context

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

We Christians are very familiar with Philippians 4:13, where the apostle Paul says: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. But how many of us have ever considered the context for this classic verse? The fact is … Continue reading →

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Easter Bells

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

During Napoleon’s Austrian campaign his army closed in on the town of Feldkirch. With their town seemingly without hope, the Christians gathered in a little church to pray. As it so happened it was the night before Easter Sunday. The … Continue reading →

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The Keeper of the Spring

Posted on January 3, 2012 by

In a little hamlet, the town council held a meeting to discuss how to cut expenses. They studied the budget more seriously than ever and noticed an item that had previously escaped their attention. It was a small fee that … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Comfort, Commitment, Discipleship, Inner Peace, Joy, New Year, Personal Holiness, Priorities | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Rejoicing In The Lord Always

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

Many years ago, in Germany, a young man was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. The cancer would spread unless the tongue was completely removed. That was an undesirable line of treatment, but it had to be done. On the … Continue reading →

Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Comfort, Contentment, Forgiveness, Heaven, Joy, Perseverance, Reward, Salvation, The Tongue | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments