Topics: Joy

Rock Springs Reboot: Abiding

August 8, 2021

This then, is how we are to abide in Christ: We remain in His Word and Obey His Commands. When we do this, we will live in Christ and Christ will live in us. That’s how the Father has designed for us to bear much fruit. That’s how the Father has designed for us to do what we could not do on our own. When we obey God’s Word, Jesus comes alive through us! You see, the world doesn’t need you and I nearly as much as it needs the Jesus in you.

The Risen Jesus

April 4, 2021

The one who had died was dead no longer. It was true. Jesus had risen from the dead. He was standing right here in front of them. And what was their response? When they realized Jesus was alive, they rejoiced, just as Jesus said they would.

Finding Joy

April 21, 2020

You are a holy one. You bear the image of Christ! You are a new creation. The old you is gone, and the new has come! You are no longer your own. You were bought with a price. You belong to God. I’m reminded by this new reality that God often views us much higher than we view ourselves. When He sees you, He sees Jesus.

Life Without Limits

August 23, 2019

God will always be merciful to those He loves. He will always forgive you when you sin. He will always love you at your worst. There is nothing you can do to make Him stop loving you. Even when you’ve done the worst thing imaginable, God will not give up on you. His mercy for you has no limits. He will never, never, never count your sins against you. That’s His loyal love commitment to you!

The Life: A Friend of Sinners

March 15, 2018

God the Father, the creator of the universe, welcomes and accepts, restores and rejoices over anyone who repents and comes home to Him. This is what Jesus wants us to hear. This is the good news: God loves lost causes. And if God loves lost causes, if God loves arrogant rebels who have turned their backs on Him, the good news is there no one is too far gone for God to redeem and restore by His grace!

The Hero of Our Story: The Resurrection

April 19, 2017

Meeting the resurrected Jesus will change you. It will give you joy, like Mary and the disciples, it will move you to love like that first community of followers. And it might just change the direction of your life, like it did to the Apostle Paul.

The Story of God: The Promise Keeper

July 25, 2016

At times of great distress we need to be reminded of God’s promises to us. God is encouraging Abraham with hope. Things may look bleak right now. You may feel helpless right now. You may even want to scream out and say, ”You don’t know how I feel right now. You don’t know how miserable I am.” You only see the darkness. You don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. But mark this: God’s promises are the light at the end of the tunnel. God’s promises are our hope.

ABIDE

February 2, 2016

Joy is where the rubber meets the road when it comes to all the goals, dreams and plans we make. There is nothing better than being full of joy. We want to drink deep at the well of satisfaction and delight. And yet, here it is, Jesus has told us where to find joy. Joy is found in God’s love for us. Joy is found in Jesus.