Daily Devotions about: Emotions

Date Title Scripture Reference Topics
May 4, 2024 Set Your Hearts On Things Above Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
April 30, 2024 Seeking God’s Presence Psalm 42:1-5 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
April 24, 2024 When We are Grieving Psalm 34:17-19 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Grief
April 23, 2024 Finding Tranquility in God’s Presence Philippians 4:4-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace
April 21, 2024 Dealing With Conflict Romans 12:17-19 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
April 17, 2024 Drawing Near to God James 4:7-10 Rest, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Joy
April 7, 2024 Finding Hope in God’s Promises Psalm 42:5-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Hope
March 21, 2024 Jesus Dies for His Friends John 15:9-17 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
March 8, 2024 Jesus Removed Our Shame Psalm 25:1-22 Life, Emotions, Shame, Christian Life, Freedom
March 6, 2024 Jesus Brings Us Out of Darkness John 1:1-5, 9-14; 8:12 Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Hope
March 4, 2024 Jesus Provides Rest and Peace Genesis 2:2-3; Matthew 11:28-30; Romans 5:1-2 Rest, Life, Emotions, Peace
February 3, 2024 Hope Revelation 1:5b-7; Hebrews 10:19-25 Bible, Books of the Bible, Hebrews, Life, Emotions, Hope, Revelation
December 27, 2023 Rev. Rick’s Laugh Proverbs 17:1-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Community
December 20, 2023 Retreat or Refuge? Psalm 46:1-6 Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Community
November 12, 2023 Marveling at God’s Design Job 39:13-18, 26-27 Wisdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
November 3, 2023 Bringing Peace Genesis 8:6-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Peace
October 2, 2023 Moses and Monsters Genesis 1:3-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Exodus, Life, Emotions, Peace
September 29, 2023 Making His Home with Us John 1:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Hope
September 28, 2023 The Promised Homecoming Jeremiah 29:1-14 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Hope
September 27, 2023 Solid Homes, not Tents 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Hope
September 22, 2023 Bittersweet Homecoming Ezra 3:8-13 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
August 25, 2023 Telling a Better Story Acts 14:24-28 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
August 13, 2023 Tension in the Camp Acts 6:1-6 Bible, Books of the Bible, Exodus, Life, Emotions, Tension
August 9, 2023 A Strange Thing Happened Acts 2:46-47 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
July 20, 2023 The Right Kind of Laughter Genesis 17:17; 18:1-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Joy, Abraham
June 30, 2023 Walking by God’s Light Revelation 21:22-22:5 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Hope
June 22, 2023 Early-Morning Joy Luke 24:1-12 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
June 20, 2023 Coming in the Name of the Lord Luke 19:28-40 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
June 16, 2023 Walking with Humility Micah 6:6-8 Humility, Life, Emotions, Pride
May 10, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Peace Matthew 11:28-30 Bible, Books of the Bible, Galatians, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
May 9, 2023 Shalom Ephesians 2:11-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Life, Emotions, Peace
May 8, 2023 The Source of Joy Psalm 37:1-11 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 7, 2023 Joy in the Face of Suffering James 1:1-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, James, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 6, 2023 The Fruit of the Spirit is Joy Philippians 4:4-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Acts, Life, Emotions, Joy
March 31, 2023 The Most Incredible Peace Philippians 4:4-7 Gentleness, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
March 30, 2023 Making Peace with Mortality 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Death
March 28, 2023 Peace and Holiness Hebrews 12:14-17 Holiness, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 27, 2023 Peacekeepers for Christ Romans 12:9-21 Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships
March 23, 2023 How To Be Content Hebrews 13:5-6 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
March 22, 2023 The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-17 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 21, 2023 Peace With Others 2 Corinthians 13:11-14 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 20, 2023 Peace With Ourselves Proverbs 8:32–35 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 19, 2023 Peace With God Romans 5:1 Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Peace, Hope
March 18, 2023 No Jesus, No Peace John 14:23-27 Obedience, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 17, 2023 Hope for the Wounded Heart Jeremiah 17:14-17 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
March 16, 2023 God’s Unfailing Love Romans 8:38-39 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Trust
March 15, 2023 Full Disclosure Luke 12:49-53 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships
March 14, 2023 Finding Peace in Calamity Habakkuk 3:17-19 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
March 13, 2023 Breaking Down the Barriers Ephesians 2:14-18 Reconciliation, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 12, 2023 Seek Him! Deuteronomy 4:29-31 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Seeking God
March 11, 2023 No Justice, No Peace Luke 18:1-8 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace, Personal Growth, Justice
March 8, 2023 The Peace of Christ Colossians 3:12-17 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 7, 2023 Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6-7 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 6, 2023 The Peace of God Mathew 5:1-12 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 5, 2023 Take It Easy! Genesis 2:1-3 Rest, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 4, 2023 Our Searching God Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 3, 2023 Confessing Our Sins 1 John 1:8-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Confession, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 2, 2023 Shalom Philippians 4:4-9 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
February 25, 2023 Peace and Envy Proverbs 14:30 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Envy
February 24, 2023 Masking Grief Proverbs 14:13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Emotions, Grief
February 16, 2023 Where is Your Hope? Proverbs 11:4-8 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Following Jesus
January 26, 2023 “Mini Me” 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
January 16, 2023 What Did You Get? Romans 15:13-20 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 25, 2022 Joy to the World! Luke 2:1-7 Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 6, 2022 An Armful of Hope Luke 2:25-32 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
October 20, 2022 Hate 1 John 4:7-21 Life, Emotions, Tension, Trials & Challenges, Danger
October 17, 2022 Peacemaking James 3:13-18 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Peace
October 16, 2022 Easily Provoked Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 Life, Emotions, Tension, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
October 14, 2022 Causing Dissension Romans 16:17-20 Unity, Bible, Bible Characters, Paul, Life, Emotions, Tension
October 12, 2022 Discord 1 Corinthians 2:6-3:4 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Tension
October 7, 2022 Joy Nehemiah 8:8-18 Guilt, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Joy
October 2, 2022 Pride Proverbs 16:17-20 Bible, Books of the Bible, Proverbs, Life, Emotions, Pride
August 26, 2022 The Root is Jesus Colossians 1:1-8 Bible, Books of the Bible, Colossians, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Following Jesus
August 25, 2022 Do Not Be Anxious About Anything Philippians 4:4-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Trust
August 16, 2022 With God All Things Are Possible Mark 5:35-43 Bible, Books of the Bible, Mark, Life, Emotions, Hope
July 29, 2022 Hope’s Two Daughters Romans 12:9-21 Goodness, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Following Jesus
July 3, 2022 Shalom! Genesis 1:28-2:3 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Peace
May 30, 2022 Life Everlasting 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Life, Emotions, Hope, The Apostles’ Creed
March 13, 2022 A Dwelling Place in the Storm Psalm 91:1-16 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Danger
March 7, 2022 Keeping Up Hope in the Long Storm Acts 27:13-44 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, God, God's Plan, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 9, 2021 ‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’ Isaiah 35:1-10 Bible, Books of the Bible, Isaiah, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
November 24, 2021 Undignified 2 Samuel 6:16-23 Bible, Bible Characters, David, Life, Emotions, Joy
October 30, 2020 Jacob’s Funeral Genesis 50:1-14 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Life, Emotions, Hope, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Death
October 24, 2020 Unexpected Joy Genesis 43:15-16; 45:1-7, 16-28 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Life, Emotions, Joy
October 22, 2020 Holding Even Tighter Genesis 42:18-38 Self-Control, Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Life, Emotions, Hope
October 20, 2020 Confusion and Grief Genesis 37:12-36 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Joseph, Life, Emotions, Grief
October 17, 2020 Death and Mourning Genesis 35:16-20, 27-29 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Bible Characters, Jacob, Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Death
September 24, 2020 Signs of Hope Luke 4:14-21 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Emotions, Hope
September 21, 2020 The Quiet Peacemaker Isaiah 42:1-4 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 13, 2020 Peacemaking Matthew 5:9-12 Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life
August 24, 2020 Victory John 16:16-33 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Following Jesus
July 18, 2020 Death in the Desert Numbers 20:1, 12, 22-29 Resurrection, Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Death
July 10, 2020 Complain, Complain Numbers 11:1-9 Thankfulness, Patience, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Envy
July 6, 2020 Joyful Giving Numbers 7:1-17 Sacrifice, Generosity, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
June 9, 2020 We See Jesus Hebrews 2:5-9 Bible, Books of the Bible, Hebrews, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Hope
May 16, 2020 Community Is . . . Neighborhood Jeremiah 29:1-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Being the Church, Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 29, 2020 A Sight for Sore Eyes Matthew 28:1-10 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Joy, Grief, Christian Life, Following Jesus, Seasons, Easter
April 17, 2020 He Has Risen Luke 24:1-12 Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Death, Seasons, Easter
April 16, 2020 Unexpected Responses Luke 23:44-49 Life, Emotions, Seasons, Easter
March 31, 2020 He Loves You Matthew 11:28-30 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
March 12, 2020 Stronger Than Death Luke 7:11-17 Healing, Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Death
February 27, 2020 We Do Not Lose Heart 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Healing, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
February 26, 2020 God's Bigger Plan Jeremiah 29:10-14 God, God's Plan, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Christian Life, Promises
February 25, 2020 Been There, Done That 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering
February 24, 2020 Temporary Tenting Adventure 2 Corinthians 5:1-5 Christianity, Doctrine, Heaven, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Death
February 18, 2020 No Fear Here Psalm 23 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Suffering
February 14, 2020 Bright Hope for Tomorrow Psalm 33:16-22 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Promises
February 10, 2020 In the Stillness Psalm 46 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, God's Word, Life, Emotions, Peace
February 7, 2020 Lord, Have Mercy Psalm 31:9-16 Mercy, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
February 6, 2020 The Gift of Peace Philippians 4:4-9 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
February 5, 2020 In the Eye of the Storm Mark 6:45-52 Bible, Books of the Bible, Mark, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
February 2, 2020 When Waiting Feels Unbearable Psalm 130 Patience, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Suffering
February 1, 2020 News That Devastates Psalm 77:1-4 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
January 20, 2020 God is Near Psalm 119:145-152 Obedience, Bible, God's Word, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Christian Life, Seeking God, Following Jesus
January 12, 2020 Hope in God's Word Psalm 119:81-88 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Christian Life, Seeking God
January 3, 2020 Hide It in Your Heart Psalm 119:9-16 Bible, The Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Disciplines, Life, Emotions, Joy
December 27, 2019 A Faithful Worshipper Luke 2:36-38 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
December 25, 2019 The Word Became Flesh John 1:1-14 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Gospel of John, Christianity, Discipleship, Love, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
December 23, 2019 Do Not Be Afraid Matthew 1:17-25 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Matthew, Bible Characters, Joseph, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Fear
December 22, 2019 Why Me? Luke 1:23-25, 39-45 Bible, Books of the Bible, Gospels, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Seasons, Christmas
December 4, 2019 Glimmers of Hope Genesis 4:25-5:5 Bible, Good News, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Plan, Life, Emotions, Hope
November 22, 2019 Peace on Earth? Luke 12:49-53 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
October 24, 2019 Access Romans 5:1-11 Assurance, Christianity, Salvation, Discipleship, Faith, Grace, Life, Emotions, Peace
October 23, 2019 Laughter Genesis 18:1-15 Bible, Books of the Bible, Genesis, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Promises
October 20, 2019 Mystery Ephesians 3:2-13 Bible, Books of the Bible, Ephesians, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
October 17, 2019 Sleep Psalm 127:1-2 Rest, Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Christianity, Discipleship, Service, Life, Emotions, Peace
October 14, 2019 All Circumstances 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Healing, Thankfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy
September 23, 2019 Here I Am! Knocking Revelation 3:20-22 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 10, 2019 "I Was Dead . . ." Revelation 1:18 Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Death
August 3, 2019 Wisdom, Knowledge, and Happiness Ecclesiastes 2:22-26 Generosity, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Seasons, Christmas
July 25, 2019 Consequences Judges 16:1-22 Bible, Bible Characters, Samson, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Christian Life, Resisting God
July 17, 2019 Costly Kingship Judges 9:1-6; Matthew 27:35-44 Life, Emotions, Pride, Trials & Challenges, Failure, Weakness
June 20, 2019 A Divided City Acts 19 Bible, The Gospel, Life, Emotions, Tension, Trials & Challenges, Opposition
June 16, 2019 The Church Unified Acts 15:1-35 Unity, Bible, The Law, Life, Emotions, Tension
June 15, 2019 The Church of Hardship Acts 14 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Tension, Trials & Challenges, Opposition
May 29, 2019 Before I Leave... John 17:6-19 Obedience, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
April 21, 2019 Peace! John 20:1-23 Resurrection, Bible, Life of Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 13, 2019 Our Rejoicing Romans 4:1-8 Faithfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Pride
April 10, 2019 Worthy of Suffering Philippians 1:27-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Persecution, Suffering, Christian Life
April 6, 2019 By Grace and Through Faith Romans 3:19-26 Bible, Good News, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Hope
March 28, 2019 Rescued Colossians 1:3-14 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Christian Life, Freedom
March 22, 2019 Ambassadors 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 Evangelism, Ambassador, Reconciliation, Life, Emotions, Tension
March 3, 2019 Oil of Grace Psalm 23 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Bible Characters, David, Life, Emotions, Peace
March 2, 2019 Anointed with Joy Psalm 45 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Wedding
February 13, 2019 Treasured! Matthew 13:44 Treasure, Parable, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy
January 28, 2019 Messing With the Status Quo Luke 13:10-17 God, God's Plan, Miracles, Life, Emotions, Joy
January 12, 2019 Tears Are Okay John 11:33-36 Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Death
January 3, 2019 Singing in the Airport Matthew 11:25-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Trials & Challenges
January 1, 2019 Joumou Soup Romans 12:9-21 Goodness, Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Freedom
December 24, 2018 Joy to the World! Luke 2:8-20 Bible, Good News, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Christmas
December 23, 2018 Hope for the Future Luke 1:26-38 Future, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 21, 2018 Rebuilding Nehemiah 2:1-20; 6:15-16 Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Help, Opposition
December 18, 2018 Call to Obedience Isaiah 6:1-10 Obedience, Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 2, 2018 God, the Creator Genesis 1:1-2:3 Goodness, Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Peace
December 1, 2018 The Stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-10 Life, Emotions, Joy, Hope, Christian Life, Promises, Seasons, Advent, Christmas
November 15, 2018 I Will Not Be Shaken Psalm 62 Life, Emotions, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust
October 31, 2018 War and Peace Revelation 12:7-12 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
October 26, 2018 The Stream of Nations Isaiah 2:1-5 Christianity, Salvation, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Promises
October 17, 2018 Priestly Garments Exodus 28:15-29 Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Promises, Following Jesus
October 12, 2018 The Holy City Revelation 21:9-27 Goodness, Purity, God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Peace
October 6, 2018 Leaping Like a Deer Isaiah 35 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Emotions, Joy, Personal Growth, Redemption
October 3, 2018 A Shady Grape Arbor Micah 4:1-4 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
September 27, 2018 Prayer as Self-talk Psalm 42 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges
September 26, 2018 Silent Prayer Psalm 46 Knowledge, Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace
September 24, 2018 Morning Prayer Psalm 5 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace, Personal Growth, Choices
September 16, 2018 Peace Overflowing Acts 16:16-34 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges
September 15, 2018 The Peace of God Philippians 4:4-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Promises
September 11, 2018 Lament Psalm 79 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering, Christian Life, Promises
September 3, 2018 The Turn of the Heart James 4:1-10 Christianity, Discipleship, Prayer, Life, Emotions, Hope, Personal Growth, Choices
August 23, 2018 Uncompromising Loyalty to Christ Matthew 10:34-42 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
June 24, 2018 Learning Contentment Philippians 4:10-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges
June 23, 2018 Reveling in the Good Philippians 4:8-9 Goodness, Christianity, Discipleship, Praise, Life, Emotions, Peace
June 22, 2018 Rejoicing and Peace Philippians 4:4-7 Christianity, Discipleship, Witness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
April 24, 2018 Free of Shame Romans 8:28-39 Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Shame, Christian Life, Freedom
April 10, 2018 Overflowing Love John 15:9-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Joy, Family & Relationships
April 9, 2018 In the Stillness 1 Kings 19:3-13 Listening, Bible, God's Word, Life, Emotions, Joy
April 8, 2018 Joy in Worship Psalm 98 Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
April 7, 2018 Joy in Belonging Luke 22:14-20: Philippians 1:4-6 Life, Emotions, Joy, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
April 6, 2018 “Wonder-full” Joy Job 39:19-25 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
April 5, 2018 Gratitude Psalm 107:1-16 Thankfulness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 4, 2018 Ultimate Blessing and Joy Matthew 5:1-12 Life, Emotions, Happiness, Joy, Trials & Challenges
April 3, 2018 A Definition of Joy Galatians 5:13-26 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
March 26, 2018 Blindness in Jerusalem Psalm 122; Luke 19:28-44 Christianity, Doctrine, Truth, Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace
March 21, 2018 How Long, Lord? Psalm 13; James 5:7-11 Patience, Obedience, Life, Emotions, Trials & Challenges
March 20, 2018 Sin at the Door Genesis 4:1-8; Ephesians 4:22-27 Discipline, Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions
March 16, 2018 What Comes Before a Fall? Proverbs 16:18; Luke 18:9-12 Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Pride
March 11, 2018 Haste Makes Waste Genesis 4:23-24; 2 Timothy 1:5-7 Self-Control, Life, Emotions, Trials & Challenges, Personal Growth, Choices
March 8, 2018 Obsessed With Envy 1 Kings 21:1-16; Matthew 5:29 Life, Emotions, Trials & Challenges, Envy, Family & Relationships
January 18, 2018 Jesus, the Coming King Luke 19:28-42 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
January 6, 2018 The Coming Branch as a Violent King Isaiah 11:1-9 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Following Jesus
December 23, 2017 Returning Zerubbabel Ezra 1:1-2:2 Chosen, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Promises
December 18, 2017 Listening Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-20 Bible, Bible Characters, Samuel, Life, Emotions, Peace
December 4, 2017 Laughing Sarah Genesis 21:1-7 Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Promises
December 2, 2017 In Him the Gentiles Will Hope Romans 15:7-13 Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
September 21, 2017 Hopeful Thanks Romans 5:1-6 Resurrection, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges
September 9, 2017 Thanks for Small Things Psalm 147:1-11 Healing, Life, Emotions, Hope, Trials & Challenges, Comfort
August 19, 2017 The Right Place at the Right Time Luke 2:22-32 Faithfulness, Life, Emotions, Peace, Hope
August 17, 2017 The Angels’ Song Luke 2:1-15 Christianity, Salvation, Doctrine, Glory, Life, Emotions, Peace
August 13, 2017 The Day the Music Stopped Lamentations 5 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Hope
August 8, 2017 A Song of Hope Isaiah 40:25-31; Revelation 6:9-11 Patience, Life, Emotions, Hope
July 2, 2017 Hiding From God and From One Another Genesis 3:1-15 Christianity, Sin, Life, Emotions, Shame
June 20, 2017 An Abundant Harvest Luke 12:13-21 Life, Emotions, Pride, Personal Growth, Wealth
June 16, 2017 Gardening and Vacationing Psalm 121 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Personal Growth
June 14, 2017 Seeking the Peace of the City Jeremiah 29:4-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Personal Growth, Christian Life, Community
May 22, 2017 Need to Get Clean? Malachi 3:2; Mark 1:1-8 Christianity, Doctrine, New Life, God, Life, Emotions, Joy
April 16, 2017 The Resurrection: Frightening News Matthew 28:1-10 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
April 13, 2017 Washing Feet John 13:1-17, 31-35 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Emotions, Pride, Seasons, Easter
February 9, 2017 The Stranger at Home Luke 15:25-32 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
February 4, 2017 Hiding Our Gifts Matthew 25:24-30 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Emotions, Happiness, Christian Life
January 28, 2017 Joyful and Watchful Esther 9:29-32; Micah 7:1-7 Life, Emotions, Joy, Trials & Challenges, Persecution, Christian Life
January 18, 2017 Persian Wisdom Esther 6:12-14 Life, Emotions, Pride, Trials & Challenges, Enemies, Persecution
January 15, 2017 A Time to Honor and a Time to Grieve Esther 5:9-6:12; Romans 12:3 Life, Emotions, Pride, Personal Growth, Selfishness, Christian Life
December 31, 2015 The Best for Last John 2:1-11 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 29, 2015 Perseverence Luke 5:1-11 Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 18, 2015 Joseph of Arimathea Luke 23:50-56 God, God's Kingdom, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 11, 2015 Disappointment Luke 1:5-19 Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life
December 10, 2015 Keep Calm Matthew 24:4-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 8, 2015 Anxious Waiting 2 Samuel 18:24-33 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life
November 16, 2015 Resting on Peace Romans 5:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Faith, Life, Emotions, Peace
November 15, 2015 Hoping in God Romans 4:18-25 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, God, Life, Emotions, Hope
September 20, 2015 Living With Joyful Hope Romans 15:13 Christianity, The Church, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Community
May 3, 2015 The Perfect Father Matthew 7:9-11 God, God the Father, Life, Emotions, Peace
April 27, 2015 Remember Who You Are 1 Peter 2:4-10 Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Following Jesus
April 20, 2015 No Condemnation 1 Corinthians 15:20-28 Christianity, Discipleship, Grace, Life, Emotions, Shame
December 11, 2014 Unclean Shepherds Luke 2:8-14 Life, Emotions, Shame
October 18, 2014 The Sin of Pride Daniel 4:29-37 Life, Emotions, Pride
July 30, 2014 Living With a Story Philippians 4:4-9 Life, Emotions, Peace
April 22, 2014 The Peace of Christ John 20:19-22 Life, Emotions, Peace
April 19, 2014 Hope in the Garden John 19:38-42 Life, Emotions, Hope
April 14, 2014 Grief to Joy John 16:16-21 Life, Emotions, Grief
April 9, 2014 Hope for Troubled Hearts John 14:1-3 Life, Emotions, Hope
March 11, 2014 The Weapons of Our Warfare Matthew 26:47-56 Life, Emotions, Peace
January 18, 2014 The Gift of Tension Nehemiah 4 Life, Emotions, Tension
December 31, 2013 Victorious Christ Revelation 1:4-18 Christianity, Doctrine, Heaven, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 29, 2013 New Year Blessing Romans 15:1-13 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Hope
December 28, 2013 Sharing the Hope 1 Peter 3:8-17 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 23, 2013 Whom Do You Trust? Isaiah 7:10-17 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Trust
December 22, 2013 Perfect Timing Galatians 4:4-7 Life, Emotions, Hope, Christian Life, Trust, Seasons, Christmas
December 16, 2013 Hope for Sinners Psalm 130 Life, Emotions, Hope, Personal Growth, Redemption, Seasons, Christmas
December 15, 2013 The Living One Luke 1:76-79 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 14, 2013 Peace of God Micah 5:2-5a Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Seasons, Christmas
December 13, 2013 Peace With God Luke 2:8-14 Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 12, 2013 Prince of Peace Philippians 4:4-7 Christianity, Doctrine, Forgiveness, Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 8, 2013 Mighty God and Hardships John 16:28-33 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Suffering
December 3, 2013 Light in Our Darkness Isaiah 9:1-5 Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 1, 2013 Christmas Hope Romans 5:1-11 Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
October 13, 2013 What to Do With Anger Matthew 5:21-26 Life, Emotions, Peace
October 8, 2013 Make Peace! Matthew 5:9-10 God, Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships
October 3, 2013 Through Tears, Comfort Matthew 5:3-5 Life, Emotions, Grief, Trials & Challenges, Comfort, Suffering
September 30, 2013 A Manner of Living Philippians 1:27-30 Bible, The Gospel, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Community
September 29, 2013 Giving Mark 10:17-31 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 28, 2013 Become a Bird Watcher Matthew 6:25-34 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 27, 2013 Love for Those Who Are Different Luke 14:15-24 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 26, 2013 Christian Friendship Hebrews 10:19-25 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 24, 2013 I Might Die Today; God Has It Handled John 14:1-4 Christianity, Doctrine, Eternal Life, Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 23, 2013 Letting Go Luke 6:27-38 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 22, 2013 Love Matthew 5:43-48 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 21, 2013 Fantasies Psalm 16 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 20, 2013 Love Your Enemies? Matthew 5:43-48 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 19, 2013 Happier Without It? Ephesians 5:15-20 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 18, 2013 The Happy Day Exodus 5:1-21 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 17, 2013 A Good Day's Work 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 16, 2013 Getting Loose From Nabal 1 Samuel 25:14-19 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 15, 2013 Repenting of the Darkness 1 Samuel 25:1-38 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 14, 2013 Inner Beauty 1 Peter 3:1-6 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 13, 2013 Hometown Missionaries Luke 8:26-39 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 12, 2013 The Sweet Flow of Eternal Life John 15:1-17 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 10, 2013 God Won't Quit 1 Peter 1:3-9 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 9, 2013 Christ, and Christ Alone Acts 8:9-25 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 8, 2013 Hope for a Family James 1:19-27 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 7, 2013 Accepting Imperfection 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 6, 2013 The Happy Giveaway Luke 6:27-36 Bible, The Gospel, Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 5, 2013 Jesus Is Not a "Happy Pill" Luke 9:18-27 Life, Emotions, Happiness, Christian Life, Following Jesus
September 4, 2013 Do You Ever Get to Home Plate? Psalm 100 Christianity, Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 3, 2013 Jesus Welcomes You Luke 9:1-17 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 2, 2013 Truth in Advertising Psalm 42 Life, Emotions, Happiness
September 1, 2013 "Happier-ness"-What? John 10:1-21 Life, Emotions, Happiness
August 20, 2013 Blessed Assurance John 10:22-30 Thankfulness, Christianity, Salvation, Life, Emotions, Joy
August 13, 2013 Hail Exodus 9:13-34 Christianity, Salvation, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
June 27, 2013 Good News 2 Kings 6:24-7:20 Bible, Good News, God, Life, Emotions, Hope
June 17, 2013 Fueled by Hope 2 Kings 4:42-44 Bible, Bible Characters, Elisha, Life, Emotions, Hope
June 16, 2013 Resurrection Hope Luke 7:11-17 Bible, Bible Characters, Elisha, Life, Emotions, Hope
May 19, 2013 The Power of Promises Matthew 26:34-35, 69-75 Life, Emotions, Joy, Peace, Christian Life, Community
April 15, 2013 Restore, Encourage, Agree, Be at Peace 2 Corinthians 13:5-14 Life, Emotions, Peace, Family & Relationships, Christian Life, Community
February 24, 2013 Love Hopes Luke 15:11-24 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Grace, Life, Emotions, Hope
January 1, 2013 New Year's Confidence Psalm 46 Bible, Books of the Bible, Psalms, Life, Emotions, Peace
December 16, 2012 John's Joy John 3:22-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
December 11, 2012 Rejoice Always 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Thankfulness, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
December 10, 2012 Children of the Light 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Faith, Life, Emotions, Joy
December 5, 2012 Our Glory and Joy 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20 Christianity, Discipleship, Repentance, God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Joy
December 1, 2012 The Baby Leaped for Joy Luke 1:39-45 Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Advent
September 5, 2012 Coveting Exodus 20:17 Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life
July 2, 2012 True Safety John 20:19-23 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Fear, Weakness
May 31, 2012 The Joy of the Walk Psalm 51 Christianity, Salvation, God, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 4, 2012 Getting Saved Philippians 2:12-18 Christianity, Salvation, God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
May 3, 2012 Walking With God Genesis 5:21-24 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life
April 11, 2012 His Presence and His Peace John 20:19-23 Life, Emotions, Peace
April 8, 2012 Freedom Romans 6:1-7, 23 Life, Emotions, Joy, Seasons, Easter
February 22, 2012 Joy in Understanding Nehemiah 8:1-12 Bible, God's Word, Christianity, Discipleship, Worship, Life, Emotions, Joy
January 16, 2012 Channels of Peace Colossians 3:15-17 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Emotions, Peace
January 15, 2012 Peace Philippians 4:4-7 God, Jesus, Life, Emotions, Peace
January 14, 2012 The Secret to Joyfulness 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Life, Emotions, Joy
January 13, 2012 Joy 1 Thessalonians 1:1-6 God, Holy Spirit, Life, Emotions, Joy
June 4, 2011 Hope-filled Children of God 1 Peter 1:3-6; Revelation 21:1-5 Christianity, Discipleship, Life, Emotions, Hope
December 27, 2010 Because Christ Came Revelation 7:9-12 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 13, 2010 Don't Be Afraid! Mark 4:35-41 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
December 8, 2010 Release From Prison Mark 5:1-20 Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Christmas
December 2, 2010 What if You Can't Celebrate? Luke 2:8-20 Life, Emotions, Peace, Seasons, Christmas
July 31, 2010 "Peace Be With You" Luke 24:36-43 Christianity, Discipleship, Love, Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Community
July 19, 2010 Don't Worry Luke 12:13-34 Life, Emotions, Peace, Trials & Challenges, Christian Life, Trust
May 8, 2010 Light at the End of the Tunnel Hebrews 12:4-11 Christianity, Doctrine, Creation, Life, Emotions, Peace, Christian Life, Seeking God
April 9, 2010 Hope Drained Luke 24:17-24 Life, Emotions, Hope, Seasons, Easter
September 30, 2008 Stand Firm in His Joy Philippians 1:3-11; 4:1 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 29, 2008 Joyful Encouragement Philippians 4:14-23 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 28, 2008 Joy as Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 27, 2008 Joy and Excellence Colossians 3:1-4 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 26, 2008 Prayerful Joy Philippians 4:6-7 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 25, 2008 Gentle Joy Philippians 4:2-5 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 24, 2008 The Joy of Transformation Philippians 3:17-21 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 23, 2008 Forward-looking Joy Philippians 3:12-16 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 22, 2008 Joy in the Midst of Anxiety Philippians 4:4-7 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 21, 2008 Protecting Joy From Self-centeredness Philippians 3:12-21 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 20, 2008 Protecting Joy From Legalism Ephesians 2:1-10 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 19, 2008 Protecting Joy From Pride Philippians 3:2-7 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 18, 2008 Protecting Joy Philippians 3:1-9 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 17, 2008 Joy in Friendships Philippians 2:19-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 16, 2008 Joy in the Word Philippians 2:14-18 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 15, 2008 Joy in Purity Philippians 2:14-15 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 14, 2008 Joy in Growth Philippians 2:12-13 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 13, 2008 Joy in Hope Philippians 2:9-11 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 12, 2008 Joy in Service 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 11, 2008 Joy in Humility Philippians 2:1-8 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 10, 2008 Complete Joy Philippians 2:1-5 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 9, 2008 Life Worthy of the Gospel Philippians 1:27-30 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 8, 2008 Living the Gospel Philippians 1:18b-26 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 7, 2008 The March of the Gospel Philippians 1:12-18 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 6, 2008 The Goal of the Gospel Philippians 1:9-11 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 5, 2008 The Lifelong Gospel Psalm 121; Philippians 1:3-6 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 4, 2008 The People of the Gospel Philippians 1:3-8 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 3, 2008 The God of the Gospel Philippians 1:3-4 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 2, 2008 The Gifts of Grace and Peace Philippians 1:1-2 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God
September 1, 2008 Rejoicing Always Philippians 4:4-7 Life, Emotions, Joy, Christian Life, Seeking God