For His Glory - Heidi Bragg

Have you ever seen a mom who is crying and bemoaning the fact that her child is growing up? I’m not talking about looking back and remembering how cute their chubby cheeks were or missing them when they leave home. I’m talking about literal sorrow that they will be leaving her and her life will be over. My husband and I remind ourselves (especially me!) often that our children are not ours. They are the Lord’s. The end goal is to see them enter adulthood with a true love for the Lord and a plan to serve him with their lives. That means they will leave. Parenting isn’t about making ME happy, it’s about God’s glory.

Children, Christian Service, God's Will, Life Changes, Trusting GodAmy SappMarch 24, 2025Children, Happy, Joy, Cleaning, House, Heart, Glory, God's Love

Helper of Joy - Joanie Bolton

My prayer is that we get involved in our church's soul winning programs. If you're nervous, that's ok, just find a lady that goes regularly and ask to be their silent partner as you learn.
If your church doesn't have one,
get some tracts (I love the smiley face ones!) and hand them out when you're shopping. I have multiple friends who were saved from a gospel tract!

This One Thing - Laurie Billings

In this most precious relationship, God is gently and continually helping me to untangle the mental weights I’ve picked up through my life and anchor my heart and mind in a healthier perspective on this “one thing.” Choosing that good part is often easy; following through is where we often fail. Here are a few areas I see women struggle and give up on their “one thing.”.

Count it All Joy - Tara Bazemore

There is a place that our family loves to go. It is a little island off the coast of Georgia called Blackbeard Island. It is breathtaking with its views, untouched by man. The only way you can access this island is by boat and boy is it worth it!

Peace for Christmas - Courtney Bartels

I am sure Mary shed tears in fear for her Son, our Savior. The Bible mentions the tears of Rachel for those innocent babies that were taken in Herod's wrath. I am sure Mary wept for them as well.

Falling in Love - Amy Sapp

Of all of the reasons we hesitate to go “all in” with the Lord, I think the story of the Woman at the Well is the biggest reason. She couldn’t understand why HE as a Jew would even think about asking her as a Samaritan for water! Did He even know who she was? Of course, He did! He is Jesus.

Joy in the Journey - Meredith Absher

As I have focused on this small word “Joy”, I see it everywhere now. Oh, I know it has been there, but I don’t think I truly saw it. The simple things of life God wants to show us, we sometimes pass over but remember to stop and find the Joy each day. Just like the hymn says, “Each day He grows still sweeter than He was the day before.” Smile! Give God the glory…..and find the simple joy in the journey.

Christian Life, Christian Service, Faith, God's Will, Trusting GodAmy SappSeptember 9, 2024Joy, Journey, Happy, Strength, Circumstances, Surprise

How to Find Joy Being In the center of God’s Will - Beverly Yancey

Be willing to let go of what could have been. My dad gave up a job where he could have been making more money and we would have definitely lived a comfortable lifestyle but that was not God’s plan and I’m so thankful God had a different plan. God has blessed our family so much!

Having Joy in the Ups and Downs of Life - Joy Sauceda

With a name like Joy, living up to my name has been a life-long challenge. People often ask

how I manage to maintain a positive attitude, and keep a smile on my face. I can assure you, it

can sometimes be quite difficult. It is rather easy to find joy when all is right with the world, and

everything in life is going according to our plan. However, the true challenge is, how can we

hold on to that Joy while navigating through life’s heartaches and stormy waters?

Christian Life, Encouragement, Faith, God's Will, Love of God, Life Changes, TrialsAmy SappNovember 27, 2023Joy, JOY, Trials, Struggles, Happiness, Others, Love of God, Heart, Soul

He Delights in YOU! - Amy Snow

Their, Joy, their contentment was the key that unloosed their chains. HE WAS ENOUGH FOR THEM! He was everything they needed. There wasn’t a material possession that they lacked because their contentment was in the ONE who delighted in them!

I've got JOY! - Sharon Smail

I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart! I just love this little chorus, and many mornings I sing it while I'm getting ready for the day! It always helps me to get my mind focused on joy instead of perhaps a situation going on in my life or the cares of this world.

Peace, Joy and Gratitude - Saundra Hoffert

Amy’s known for her “choose joy” mantra and we all know she DOES!!!

Let’s live our lives choosing joy, Praising God, and having a gratitude attitude.

“God is good… all the time…. All the time… God is good!”

Bountifully - Joy Samples

1. How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt Thou hide Thy face from me? 2. How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

Christian Life, Christian Service, Encouragement, Faith, God's Will, Trusting GodAmy SappNovember 21, 2022Joy, Bountiful, Beautiful, Lord, Health, Job, God, Examples

God Delights - Vicky Mutchler

This is profound on every level. God is with us and is mighty to save! What is remarkable here is that this great God who created the universe – will save and rejoice over YOU with joy!
“GOD take delight in ME?”, yes, YOU!

Anxiety, Christian Life, Encouragement, Life Changes, Trials, Trusting GodAmy SappSeptember 26, 2022Rejoice, Joy, Delight, Happy, Excited, rescue, Calm

Joy - Katy Moffitt

One may read this dark classic and be repulsed and horrified by the frightening duplicity of human nature. But the wise Christian knows that this story has a direct correlation to our own lives as we seek to live joyfully for God.

Paul says it perfectly: “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing.

For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do—-Romans 7:18-19.

Encouragement, Christian Life, Friendship, Love of GodAmy SappApril 4, 2022Joy, Good, God's Will, Nature, Kind, Respect, Flesh

Stand Fast - Angela Southards

Shouldn't we do the same with the work of the Lord? Do we not need to stand fast and get in good position to serve the Lord? We need to stand fast in traditions, II Thessalonians 2:15 and stand fast in faith, I Corinthians 16:13. We need to be steadfast and unmovable, I Corinthians 15:58. We need to hold fast, hold that form without wavering, Hebrews 10:23. There is a race to be run!

Christian Life, God's Will, Trusting God, Friendship, Faith, EncouragementAmy SappDecember 16, 2019Stand Fast, Race, Christian, Joy, Distance

Reach Up and Give Up to get Joy - Dawn Hamm

True joy can be found in the midst of a raging storm. When all the circumstances

around you are out of your control, you can still be filled with joy; you can still live a joy

filled and fulfilled life in Christ. That “inner joy” that I’m talking about is a joyful heart,

which is found in and grounded in God.

Christian Life, Encouragement, Trusting GodAmy SappSeptember 30, 2019Joy, Joyful, Christ, Happy, Rejoice