by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 22, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God. –Psalm 50:23 NLT I love that when Elizabeth hugged Mary, baby John leapt for joy. His fetal recognition of Jesus enlivened his whole being...
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....
