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...
by David Shepherd | Nov 6, 2020 | Discovering Joy
…[C]onsider it nothing but joy when you fall into all sorts of trials…. –James 1:2 NET Dictionaries define joy as “a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.” Not really a bad definition of such an intangible and sometimes elusive life quality....
by David Shepherd | Nov 3, 2020 | Discovering Joy
He said to them, “Go and eat delicacies and drink sweet drinks and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared. For this day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” –Nehemiah 8:10 NET A little over 20 years ago, I...
