Shout for Joy

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It’s no secret that the world is full of sadness. We only have to turn on the TV, sign into social media, or even look around our own lives to see it.

But God didn’t make us to be sad. He wants us to have life to the full, and deep joy that is not dependent on circumstance.

I’m tired of being told by society that I would be happier if I was prettier, taller, more athletic, more successful, had a nicer home, better hair and better abs, knew more people, travelled more or got married. My joy should not come from any of these things. My joy comes from the Lord, and it should pervade every part of the messy, uncomfortable, hilarious, breath-taking, glorious life He has given me.

I truly believe that what we read and hear impacts who we are and the value we place on ourselves and those around us. In this blog, I hope to do nothing more or less than encourage you. I don’t pretend to be very wise, or even have my own life in any semblance of order, but if I can be a positive noise in the din of your life today, I will be happy.

A Quote To Encourage You:

When you walk through fire you will not be burned (Isaiah 43:2).

 

Shout for Joy submitted by Freya Ashmore.

Dad's Testimonies

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My story and others about how I overcame situations and found God.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart

and lean not on your own understanding;

in all your ways acknowledge him,

and he will make your paths straight.

Proverbs 3:5, 6

“If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”

-Ronald Reagan-

Dad's Testimonies submitted by Brian Scott.

Pearls Of Grace

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Pearls of Grace is a blog that reflects the kind of heartfelt storytelling you might encounter from reading a personal journal entry, (dear diary........). It is a menagerie of prose, poetry and photography; It will take you on a soulful journey through valleys, over rivers, desert scapes and mountain tops. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry.

A Quote To Encourage You:

The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

Lao-Tzu

 

Pearls Of Grace submitted by Christina Dawson.

1Glories

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We all have a big kingdom calling and purpose. We’re works in progress, constantly prepared and aimed by God toward that call. 1Glories is Chad Gramling’s response to his call on my life. It’s a way to help others pursue a “refining life, on purpose” as he seeks it, too. You’ll be challenged and encouraged to pursue greater desires while responding to the nudging urgency of God in your life.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! ~ Luke 2:14

 

1Glories submitted by Chad Gramling.

Being Woven

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As the moments of each day meld together to form my outer world, so, too, do thoughts, studies, and prayers illuminate my inner world. Journaling is my way toward clarity and peace as I process the study of God's Word, the books I read, my reactions to the world around me and to the intertwined global world. My heart thoughts become my journal thoughts.

A Quote To Encourage You:

The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing. (Zephaniah 3:17 ESV)

 

Being Woven submitted by Linda Gill.

Voice From The End of Town

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Voice From the End of Town is a place of encouragement, advice and words of wisdom anyone can relate to from my life, my lessons and my heart. I write about my life and my faith: painful loses uncertain and stressful events and how God brought me through them as well the wonderful amazing moments of peace, beauty, and clarity. I share the things that have happened and the lessons I've learned and am still learning along the way.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Acts 10: 34 Then Peter said, "Now I understand that God doesn't play favorites. (GWV)

Voice From The End of Town submitted by Patricia Townsend.

Sharing God's Story

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Sharing God's Story in one life is a blog dedicated to my small part in God's Great Story. We are all just characters in God's masterpiece. I try to express the amazing things He has done for and given to me.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Psalm 66:16

Come and hear, all you who fear God;

let me tell you what he has done for me.

 

Sharing God's Story submitted by Marshall V Pierce.

The Brown Recluse - Margaret's Musings

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As a Christian blogger, I hope my posts are reflective and truth searching. I do not skirt around controversial issues, and try to tell it like it is…hopefully with humor and a Southern flavor.

My blog…my headnoise…thoughts on life and current events.

A Quote To Encourage You:

The Brown Recluse - Margaret's Musings submitted by Margaret Brown.

Benebr Alive

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My blog is a testimony that God is alive and still working out every situations for His glory and our good. I share my personal experience through a born-again Christian perspective. My articles are in French and English. I also put some youtube testimonies of other Christians as an encouragement to the Body of Christ.

A Quote To Encourage You:

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Deutoronomy 31:6 - New International Version

 

Benebr Alive submitted by Benedicte Brou.

Life after Darkness

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Hi everyone! My blog is mainly about being a christian with depression, but i do other topics and poetry now and again, hope you give my blog a chance and enjoy what you read! God bless.

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A Quote To Encourage You:

Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord

 

Life after Darkness submitted by Luke Harmer.

Defying Mental Illness

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A Christian faith based blog on mental and emotional health. Chuck and Zoe share on their journey in defying mental illness. Chuck got a clean bill of mental health after 18 years. Zoe writes as a caregiver. Blog also shares inspirational stuff on living the abundant life and also the power of words! Guest bloggers share their own mental health stories.

A Quote To Encourage You:

3 John 2

Defying Mental Illness submitted by Zoe Onah.

Fueling Faith

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Fueling Faith exists as a resource for Christians at all stages of maturity, to build up their faith and equip them to face the everyday challenges of life in the 21st Century. Here you’ll find resources such as Key Christian Concepts to help demystify “Christianese”, and understand what it means to have faith in Jesus Christ in the Curious Section. Regular devotional blogs are designed to challenge you as you journey on your faith walk, and you’ll also find Reflections on subjects such as Easter.

A Quote To Encourage You:

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Fueling Faith submitted by Ariella Esmond.

Everyday Confessions

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I am a complicated lady trying to live a simple life. Following Christ and becoming more like Him is my goal, though as a sinful human I fail at this daily which is why I am so thankful for His grace. Join me as I journey through everyday life and dissect experiences through a Christian and Biblical lens.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Psalm 120:1 - In my distress I cried unto the Lord and He heard me.

Everyday Confessions submitted by Ammie Black.

Two Greek Words

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"Theology" is derived from two Greek words, theos (God) and logos (word). Simply put, Theology is "words about God" or "the study of God." Thinking about Theology as "words about God" will hopefully encourage you not to be afraid of it! We learn Theology first and foremost for the sake of God and His glory. This blog will talk about God and look at the doctrines of Christian Theology. I hope you will join me in learning about who God is and what He has done!

A Quote To Encourage You:

Philippians 3:7-11 "But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith—that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead."

 

Two Greek Words submitted by Carey Bryant.

Vintage Grace

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Telling the Story of God's Faithfulness in Our Lives. Along the way discipling process, includes parenting and grandparenting, faithful life living. A Bishop's wife shares the journey of prayer and Bible Journaling as well as the love of the sacred space of home.

A Quote To Encourage You:

Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person, the old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Cor. 5:17 NLT

Vintage Grace submitted by Constance Denninger.