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May 15, 2021

Choosing Cheerfulness

“A generous spirit is a decision of the will, not a fleeting emotion of the heart.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 15, 2021 Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to bless [...]

April 4, 2021

Joyful Attitude

“Prayerful gratitude gives us a joyful attitude.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – April 4, 2021 Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I can tell when I begin to lose my happy face. My failure to thank [...]

March 15, 2021

Moving From Sad To Glad

“Once you have been generously loved by God’s perfect love, make sure to be empathetic toward those struggling to smile.” Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – March 15, 2021 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, [...]

December 29, 2020

Jesus Brings Joy

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 29, 2020 Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Luke 2:10 I once read a story from Brennan Manning in which he described his battle with terminal illness. When he felt his time on earth [...]

December 27, 2020

Joyful or Resentful

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 27, 2020 The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father, ‘Look! All these years I’ve been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even [...]

December 16, 2020

Grief Turned To Joy

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – December 16, 2020 Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:20 My wife Rita’s closest friends affectionately call her a joy bomb! What a compliment. Fortunately, the joy bomb [...]

November 16, 2020

Finding Happiness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 16, 2020 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. David said about him: “‘I saw the Lord always before me. Because he is at my right hand, [...]

November 13, 2020

Secret to Happiness

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – November 13, 2020 Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands. Psalm 112:1 Praise to the Lord and fear of the Lord are foundational for a fulfilling life. This is the focus of a child of God in [...]

October 1, 2020

Joy In Jesus Over Fear

Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – October 1, 2020 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the sea while Jesus was alone on the shore. Then he saw them being battered as they rowed, because the wind was against them. Now about the fourth watch of the night, he came [...]

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