Are You a Reactor or a Responder?

The challenge to living a life of faith comes when negative circumstances attempt to rob you of your joy.  However, you are admonished to live by faith and not by your circumstances. 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NIV) We live by faith, not by sight. Living by faith means you are...

Times of Trials are Times of Growth

In the midst of adverse circumstances, you can react to those circumstances or you can proactively respond by doing what God’s Word instructs you to do. James 1:2 (NKJV) My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials. Trials are negative circumstances...

Start Thinking Joyful Thoughts

What you think about most becomes your meditation; therefore, think joyful thoughts! Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever...

Start Speaking Joyful Words

Your words should be indicative of the joy you want in your life. Proverbs 15:23 (NKJV) A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is. As you speak joyful words, your entire attitude toward life will be uplifted. ...