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Happiness Vs. Joy
“The Joy I have in You is independent of my circumstances. I am never separated from You, and in Your Presence there is fullness of Joy!”– Jesus Listens, October 18th Happiness is not a permanent emotion, and that’s what bothers us. Take for instance you receive a call from a long-lost friend, and you’re elated. Can that feeling last until the next day? When you win a prize, finish a task, find something you’ve lost, you feel happy. A year later, is the feeling still there? Happiness is a dependent emotion. It depends on something else to be happy. We mistake the word happiness for contentment and well-being. These are distinctly different because they indicate a state of being, even though they’re also dependent. The words blessed and happy are often used interchangeably, but we don’...
5 Ways To Find Your Purpose
“ My identity as a child of God gives my life meaning and purpose.” – Jesus Listens,October 23rd If you’ve ever asked, What is my purpose? or Do I have a calling in life?, you’re not alone. For years, I was stuck and unsure about what I was supposed to be doing and why I was here. I was drowning in these popular words: purpose, calling, and vision. After revelations and a lot of research, I learned how to use those lofty concepts to my advantage. It took me a long time and much introspection to realize that my calling is creating. If you are struggling like I was, use these five tips to discover your true calling and purpose: 1. Embrace change Change is a difficult but necessary starting point. A dream cannot thrive in a stubborn, fixed, cold environment. It needs what all livi...
Resurrection Factor (1 of 5)
[embedded content] After watching video, scroll down to see related videos. About Josh McDowell Josh McDowell has been reaching the spiritually skeptical for more than five decades. Since beginning ministry in 1961, he is the author or coauthor of 120 books, with over 51 million copies distributed worldwide. Video 2 Christ died a crucifixion, the most cruel death anyone could face. Prior to death he was whipped, flogged, and beaten. When he was removed from the cross He was verified to be dead. (watch video) Video 3 Everything Jesus taught, lived, and died for is dependent upon an empty tomb and his resurrection and appearance to eyewitnesses. (watch video) Video 4 Jesus appeared and walked with disciples and apostles for forty days. In addition, He appeared to over 500 people at one time....
Faith: Knowing Who You Can Trust
Lesson 3 During the terrible days of the Blitz during World War II, a father, holding his small son by the hand, ran from a building that had been struck by a bomb. In the front yard was a shell hole. Seeking shelter as quickly as possible, the father jumped into the hole and held up his arms for his son to follow. Terrified, yet hearing his father’s voice telling him to jump, the boy replied, “I can’t see you!” The father, looking up against the sky tinted red by the burning buildings, called to the silhouette of his son, “But I can see you … jump!” The boy jumped … because he trusted his father. The Christian faith enables us to face life or meet death, not because we can see, but with the certainty that we are seen; not that we know all the answers, but that we are known. We are emotion...
Seeking God’s Wisdom in Graduation
Rest in Me, My child. Give your mind a break from planning and trying to anticipate what will happen. Pray continually, asking My Spirit to take charge of the details of this day. Remember that you are on a journey with Me.Jesus Calling, June 10 As we look at the graduation season this year, we find ourselves involved in the COVID-19 Pandemic. The schools are closed, and we are all home-bound to ensure our families are not exposed to the virus. We find that this interruption is intercepting our normal celebrations of graduation, but at the same time, we want to celebrate the graduation of our loved ones as we look to the future and what God has planned for them. Everyone wants to know the formula for success, and the best contributor to that kind of success is wisdom—specifically, God’s. I...
Hope Beyond the Battlefield – A Veteran’s Perspective
Zachary Bell is a husband, father, and veteran. He served as an infantry rifleman in the United States Marine Corps, and did two combat tours in Afghanistan. Zachary discusses his time in service to his country, how it affected his family, and how the Journey Home Project helped him successfully navigate his post-military life. The Journey Home Project Narrator: Welcome to the Experience Jesus Calling Podcast. The Journey Home Project is an organization that assists veterans who are returning from active duty to civilian life. Their mission is to connect donors to veteran organizations that do the most good to help with this sometimes difficult transition. Country music legend Charlie Daniels is Chairman of the Board for the Journey Home Project and talks about why this organization is so ...
Teens and Social Media: Whose Approval Are You Living For?
Kari Kampakis’ mission is to reach young girls and their parents with a message about true worth. In today’s social media-saturated culture, many girls start early, seeking approval through how many “likes” they receive on their social media pages. Kari endeavors to show girls that God gives the only approval that really matters, and He loves them just as they are. Teens and Social Media: Whose Approval Are You Living For? – Jesus Calling Podcast Episode 25 Kari Kampakis: It’s very easy for us to care more about the opinions people have of us over the opinion God has of us, or what God knows about us. I really wanted to write a book that dove into that topic; force someone to think, whose approval are you living for? Are you living for the world’s approval, trying to impress people th...
Cory Asbury – Stand In Your Love
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A Mother’s Forgiveness
A Mother’s love has the ability to FORGIVE even the most difficult child. -Author Unknown
