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Happiness and Joy

Joy does not equal happiness. Joy describes the inner peace coming from true contentment with the Lord, present in a person whether happy or sad.

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Bible Teachings on Happiness and Joy

The Blessing of Work

To balance out the "work hard and succeed" promises of the Book of Proverbs, the Book of Ecclesiastes assures us that human beings cannot find their...

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Experiencing Joy

Christianity has a reputation for being the "don't" religion — a killjoy faith designed to keep people from enjoying their lives. Nothing could be...

Living in Contentment

Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don't have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless; it is like chasing the wind. ...

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Be Happy: Bible Verses on Thankfulness

I have found this principle to be true: It is not happy people who are thankful—it is thankful people who are happy.

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Always Thankful

When God actively works in a situation, good can come out of it — even in the darkest of situations.

Questions about Happiness and Joy

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What Makes People Happy?

If you are fellowshipping with God and serving Him, peace and happiness will be there despite the circumstances. You can be happy in the midst of...

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What Is the Secret of Happiness?

The deep, deep happiness that transcends all else comes from knowing God and, in turn, from being known by Him.

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What Is the Fruit of the Spirit?

The manifestation of the fruit of the Spirit in our lives is the tangible evidence that we are being changed into the nature of Jesus Christ.

Is God Good?

I wondered, if we call God good when things go right, does it mean He’s not good when things go wrong?

Isn't Christianity Just an Emotional Experience?

Some think when they have a religious experience and suddenly want to live well and do good in the world, that is Christianity. They may get some...

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Devotions about Happiness and Joy

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For My Own Sake

Do you know you’re forgiven but still can’t shake the “wretch like me” attitude?

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Enjoy All Our Years

The writer of Ecclesiastes advises us to enjoy all our years – not just those early ones when people were making a fuss over us.

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As Good As It Gets

God put contentment in our grasp. It's not dependent on circumstances.

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The Gardening of Our Minds

How well are you protecting your mind from being slowly devoured?

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An Intentional Farmer

I believe all of us have a crop to tend to — we all have something to share.

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Videos about Happiness and Joy

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Tim Tebow on 'Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember'

Tim Tebow children's book, "Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember," will brighten your day and encourage children to recognize their innate value...

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New Hip from Heaven

John did not realize he was miraculously healed for two entire weeks, and now he cannot wait to share how it happened!

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God Loved Me First

Dustin discovers God wants a relationship with him amid his addiction, and it is the relationship and love that lead him to something so much better...

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Amuri Can Run, Thanks to You!

A mother in Tanzania wanted the best for her son, Amuri. But Amuri suffered from bowed legs. He couldn’t run and often fell, so his mother had to...

“Abandon Your Child!”

Cleft lip and palate didn’t stop YunYuan’s parents from loving him—even when “friends” advised them to leave him at the orphanage and other kids...

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Articles on Happiness and Joy

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Joy Comes in the Mourning

Did Jesus really tell us it is a blessed or a joyous thing to mourn? How can we be happy while we are grieving?

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Life Shines: a Devotional Study on Light

When the Light of Jesus shines in us, we shine a light into the darkness.

Glowing Grace Brightens a Dark Place ~ Kathy Carlton Willis

Light Lightens Life: A Devotional Study on Light

Only one Light has enough lumins to transform dark to light.

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Resurrection is Christ’s Peace Offering

Jesus paid the price on the cross and resurrected so that we might have peace.

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It's Always Time for Peace

Plan for God’s peace and with it also find strength and joy.

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