by Dorothy Haire | Mar 30, 2020 | Joy
James 1:2 – “count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;” Bad things happen in life that we do not cause, could not foresee, and could not prevent. James calls these events “divers temptations;” also translated as: various trials – Amplified... 
by Dorothy Haire | Feb 17, 2020 | Joy
Every Christian wants to believe that he absolutely, positively trusts God. Belief and reality may not be the same thing. Our faith level is revealed in our attitude and actions when trouble knocks on our door. James, Jesus’ brother, knew that being a Christian... 
by Linda Galloway | Oct 1, 2018 | Joy
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine (Proverbs 17:22, KJV) Thinking about the cares of her life filled her with the blues as she sat in the restaurant alone. All of a sudden, a sound caught her attention. A baby’s laughter brought a smile to her face. Before she... 
by Dorothy Haire | May 28, 2018 | Joy
Joy is so important in a Christian’s life that God included it in the fruit of the Spirit, which one receives at salvation. Even though it is often under-utilized, the joy that God gives has the power to turn a cloudy day into a day of celebration and heal the soul....