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THE OBJECT OF GOD'S DELIGHT

THE OBJECT OF GOD'S DELIGHT

by Bill Elliff March 11, 2024

Did you know that God delights in what He creates? That it brings Him joy? And that includes you?

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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU LEAVE THE CONVERSATION?

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU LEAVE THE CONVERSATION?

by Bill Elliff February 05, 2024

When some folks leave, there is a bitter aftertaste, a sad reminder of an encounter that didn’t go well. Such moments are usually marked by what they said or didn’t say and how they dealt with you.

The best part of the conversation with some folks is, sadly, when they say, “Goodbye!” They left us discouraged, humiliated, confused, angry, hurt. Or, their time with us gave us nothing at all. Unmemorable and empty.

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7 REASONS THOSE WHO HAVE GOD HAVE JOY

7 REASONS THOSE WHO HAVE GOD HAVE JOY

by Bill Elliff January 16, 2024

It is sad to live a joyless life, but many do. Everything around them seems sour. Even if their lives are filled with abundant blessings, they somehow find reasons to complain.

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ARE YOU JOYFUL?

ARE YOU JOYFUL?

by Bill Elliff November 28, 2023

Like Isaiah, the true believer in Jesus Christ has an outer garment and inner change; they will never take off. They are wrapped up in robes of rightness or righteousness.

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BEWARE THE BAD DOGS

BEWARE THE BAD DOGS

by Bill Elliff June 27, 2023

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IF YOU NEED JOY THIS MORNING ...

IF YOU NEED JOY THIS MORNING ...

by Bill Elliff May 26, 2023

We are not joyful and full of thanksgiving because of our misdirected vision. We spend our days only looking at ourselves, or our tragically fallen world, or at others (constantly concerned about what they think of us.)

We must lift our gaze. The secret to joy is a constant look at the Father, Son, and Spirit.

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ARE YOU HAPPY?

ARE YOU HAPPY?

by Bill Elliff April 28, 2022

Most people I know are not joyful. Their lives lack the ability to rise with happy expectation of their day and retire with satisfaction and contentment at night. Some live in quiet desperation.

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GLADNESS

GLADNESS

by Bill Elliff October 16, 2019

If we lift up our soul to God, He (and He alone) will make our soul glad. This happens through prayer and dependency and focus on HIM, not on ourselves. Turning to Him. Looking to Him today. If we do, He will restore gladness to our soul.

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