Tag: joy

TODAY’S SPECIAL: 1 Chronicles 15:25-16:3 TO CHEW ON: "So all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the Lord with shouts, with the sounding of rams’ horns and trumpets, and of cymbals, and the playing of lyres and harps." 1 Chronicles 15:28 For three months the ark was in the home of Obed-Edom...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Ezra 3:7-12 TO CHEW ON: "With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: 'He is good: his love to Israel endures forever' And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid." Ezra 3:11 Haggai’s message to put God...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Isaiah 35:1-10TO CHEW ON: "Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer and the mute tongue shout forjoy." Isaiah 35:5,6 What things make you joyful - finishing homework, seeing an old friend, being greeted by your...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Genesis 46:28-34 TO CHEW ON: "Joseph had his chariot made ready and went to Goshen to meet his father Israel. As soon as Joseph appeared before him, he threw his arms around his father, and wept for a long time." Genesis 46:29 Have you ever been separated from people you love? Perha...

TODAY'S SPECIAL: Genesis 21:1-7 TO CHEW ON: "Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him." Genesis 21:2 I’ll play with you after school today. Never tell a soul– promise? Wait till summer; then I’ll take you fishing. We’ll go to Disneyland ne...

TODAY'S SPECIAL: Genesis 33:1-11 TO CHEW ON: “If I have found favor in your eyes, accept this gift from me. For to see your face is like seeing the face of God, now that you have received me favorably.” Genesis 33:10 The day Jacob had looked forward to and dreaded was here. Today, after many years, ...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Galatians 5:16-26 TO CHEW ON: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control." Galatians 5:22,23aWhat do you like about fruit - its sweetness? Its juiciness? The way it feels in your mouth? What is your favor...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Leviticus 23:1-8 TO CHEW ON: "Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of the Lord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies.' ” Leviticus 23:2 What do you do on special days? Match the holiday with an activity that ma...

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Acts 16:23-34 TO CHEW ON: "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." Acts 16:25 "Earthquake in the prison" - Sir James ThornhillWhat things would fill you with joy? 1. Getting a new pet.2. Winning a contest....

TODAY’S SPECIAL: Esther 8:11-17 TO CHEW ON: "In every province and in every city to which the edict of the king came, there was joy and gladness among the Jews, with feasting and celebrating..." Esther 8:17 Quickly things turned around in Susa. Haman was gone. When Esther told the king that Mordecai...