by David Shepherd | Nov 27, 2020 | Discovering Joy
Always rejoice, constantly pray, in everything give thanks. For this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not extinguish the Spirit. –1 Thessalonians 5:16-19 NET I read a blog the other day remarking on the irony that during the holiday season people talk a...
by David Shepherd | Nov 24, 2020 | Discovering Joy
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. –Philippians 4:4 ESV For some reason I cannot recall, I was chosen to give the inspirational thought prior to the Sunday evening service when I was a junior in college. While I was not a budding preacher, I...
by David Shepherd | Nov 20, 2020 | Discovering Joy
Then he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” –Luke. 22:19 NET (emphasis added) Nearing His final hours, Jesus was eager to eat Passover with His...
by David Shepherd | Nov 17, 2020 | Discovering Joy
…[K]eeping our eyes fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set out for him he endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 NET (emphasis added) I like guarantees....
by David Shepherd | Nov 13, 2020 | Discovering Joy
…[T]hat which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that [your] joy may be complete. –1...
by David Shepherd | Nov 10, 2020 | Discovering Joy
I have told you these things so that my joy may be in you, and your joy may be complete. My commandment is this—to love one another just as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this—that one lays down his life for his friends. –John 15:11-13 NET I...
