Monthly Archives: September 2014

The God Who is Rich in Mercy

Matthew 12:7 (NIV) If you had known what these words mean, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice,’ you would not have condemned the innocent. Romans 9:15-16 (NIV)  For he says to Moses, “I will have mercy on whom I have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I have compassion.”  It does … Continue reading

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God’s Mercy

Romans 3:25 (GW)  God showed that Christ is the throne of mercy where God’s approval is given through faith in Christ’s blood. In his patience God waited to deal with sins committed in the past. Romans 5:15 (TLB) And what a difference between man’s sin and God’s forgiveness! For this … Continue reading

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Filled with Inexpressible Joy

Galatians 5:22-23 (NIV)  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,  gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 (NIV)  You became imitators of us and of the Lord; in spite of severe suffering, you welcomed the message with the … Continue reading

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Joy of the Cross

2 Corinthians 8:2 (NIV)  Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. Hebrews 12:2 (NIV) Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning … Continue reading

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Annointed with Joy

John 15:11 (NIV)  I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. Acts 16:34 (NIV)   The jailer brought them into his house and set a meal before them; he was filled with joy because he had come to believe … Continue reading

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Singing for Joy in Christ

1 Chronicles 16:33 (NIV)  Then the trees of the forest will sing, they will sing for joy before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth. Job 33:26 (NIV)  He prays to God and finds favor with him, he sees God’s face and shouts for joy; he is restored … Continue reading

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The Lord Loves Laughter

  Genesis 21:6 (NIV)  Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.” Proverbs 17:22 (KJV)   A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. . . 1 Chronicles 16:27 (KJV)   Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in … Continue reading

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JOY IN CHRIST

1 Chronicles 16:27 (NIV)  Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and joy in his dwelling place. Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV) Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for … Continue reading

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He meets us in our loneliness

Genesis 2:18 (NIV) The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Psalm 68:6 (NASB) God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land. … Continue reading

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The Crown

1 Corinthians 9:25 (NIV) 25  Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. Philippians 4:1 (NIV) 1  Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and … Continue reading

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