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Finding Joy Through Music and Worship
Music plays a large role in my life. I almost always have it playing in the background. When I’m stressed and put on something soothing, it lifts my spirit and helps me feel calm. When I’m feeling blue, happy music energizes me. When I’m stuck in traffic, spa music helps settle my nerves. And when…
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Chronicles of Joy: The Power of Remembering
Proverbs 10:28 reminds us, “The hope of the righteous shall be gladness, but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.” This raises an intriguing question: what does it mean to keep a record? In our modern society, we often capture every moment of our lives—whether through photos or social media posts. I recently came across…
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Suffering and Joy: A Divine Paradox
James 1:2-3 (New Living Translation), “Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.” An opportunity for great joy and troubles of any kind don’t seem to go together,…
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Cultivating a Cheerful Heart: Rediscovering Joy
Proverbs 17:22 (Living Bible) advises, “A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick.” A cheerful heart. What does that look like to you? I have been thinking about this a lot lately. Years ago, I used to laugh…a lot…and loud. I was often ridiculed because of it…
Kim's Journey to Joy 