Only, as the Lord has given to a man, and as is the purpose (or calling) of God for him, so let him go on living. And these are my orders for all the churches (1 Corinthians 7:17, BBE). A well-known fact in psychological circles (and the Bible) is that “purpose” is the source of life. […]
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Happy are those who obey the Lord, who live by his commands (Psalm 128:1, GNT). God wants us to be happy. The Bible doesn’t portray a dour God who wants to pour sour milk over our fun. In God’s Word, most translations use the words “blessed” or “joy” instead of happiness. The GNT (Good News Translation)
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[Note: In the media excitement of the Taylor Swift tours this summer, one notable cultural event is overshadowed — just 11 more Interruptions to #1000!] We, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another (Romans 12:5, ESV). Recent studies have shown that striving for happiness often brings loneliness. One article on the PubMed website
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I’ve been reading a book by Dr. Daniel Amen. The title is You, Happier. I began reading the book because the title of people’s lives and attitudes today tends to be – Me, Sadder! I have low moments, I get frustrated, and I get mad too. But I believe the solution is joy. I follow
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I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid (Jesus in John 14:27, NLT). An author that I like to read has the last name of “Amen.” He writes books on happiness and
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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ (Colossians 3:23-24). People quitting their jobs reached a new high in November 2021 with over 4.5 million Americans leaving the workforce. The term Great Resignation was coined
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