
Joyfulness
The river otter makes even mundane chores a delight. Everything from conquering the fear of water to opening difficult mussel shells is turned into a playful pursuit. In the winter, river otters often enjoy transforming snowbanks into toboggan runs.
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The spontaneous enthusiasm of my spirit when my soul is in fellowship with the Lord (Psalm 16:11)

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Of all people, who would have the most right to be dismayed, depressed, and embittered? Wouldn’t it be the lame…
2022
His Commandments Are Not Grievous!

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The young Christian leader was fuming. Just as he was beginning to feel established in ministry, God gave him a…
2022
Now Ye Are Clean

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What are commandments? Restrictions handed down from a watchful heavenly Father to put safety limits on the enjoyments we have…
2022
Commandments: The Pathway to Relationship

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“God sometimes makes us manage what we say we can’t do; He calls us to lean harder through all He…
2021
Enlarged in a Time like This

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The small body of believers gathered around the missionary in the dimly-lit room. White teeth showed their smiling faces despite…
2021
The Joy of Revival

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Are the standards we implement based on what others say and think, or do they spring out of love for…
2021
The Courage to Love

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Often we caution our sons, “Be careful!” In many cases, this caution carries over into our spiritual lives, too. But…
2021
Tossing Out Conventional Wisdom

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Joy in our lives comes in a variety of flavors. Any number of experiences can produce that thrilling feeling we’ve…
2021
The Most Outrageous Joy

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Christians yearn for the firsthand experience of God’s work or provision in their lives, but almost no one wants the…
2021
Hope in the Midst of the Storm

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If a happy home is something everyone wants, why is it so rare that we find one? In a fast-food…
2021
Happy Homes

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Have you learned to trust God despite your emotions? Yes? Then now, how about learning to trust God with your…
2020
With All Your Heart

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The extraordinarily-designed Faberge eggs of Imperial Russia and the plain clay pots on display in the Cyprus archaeological museum share…
2019
Fragile Vessels in the Master’s Hand

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When it became evident that dementia was going to take a significant toll on the captain of the Jolly Roger,…
2019
Patch the Pirate Concert, Family Camp 2019

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The speaker stands as usual behind the podium, but on his tie is visible a small red spot. Is he…
2019
The Two Greatest Questions

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We remember men like George Müller and the Apostle Paul for their acts of faith. Behind the demonstration of faith,…
2019
Continuing to Whistle after the Brook Dries Up

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What is wrong with sending someone else in answer to the call? What’s wrong with hoping the unfortunates are “asleep,”…
2019
The Sin of Silence: A Message from II Kings 4:29-37

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Fathers: What draws your attention when the work day is over? A messy house? A broken stove? A disobedient child?…
2019
Five Qualities of a Faithful Messenger

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Let’s take a look at the Lord’s prayer. After all it is the Lord’s prayer. It reveals His heart as…
2002
Loneliness of the Heart

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Dr. Larry Guthrie and his family loved outdoor activities. For Larry, this included most everything except running a race. Then…
2018
Lessons on Endurance

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Have you been classifying your circumstances as “good” or “bad” lately? For Keon Pendergast, his wife, and his four children,…
2018
Blessed is the Man

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Keith and Carol Kane are the parents of seven children. Their family serves on the ALERT campus in Big Sandy,…
2018
Lesson 142: “Trusting God in the Face of Death”

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How does Jesus remind you of His everlasting love? It could be just waking up in the morning! Or, maybe…
2015
Saying “Yes” to God

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As much as I may want God’s truth in my life, I may not be able to live it out….
2015
Exposing the Lies of the Enemy in the Life of a Young Woman

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With God, hope can be a reality! In this motherly message, Teri Maxwell shares a testimony about four ways God…
2017
Putting Feet to Hope

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What does it take to get your attention? A windstorm? A lost ring? Disappointment or loneliness? Unexpected loss or unbearable…
2015
Ablaze with Eternity

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In the year 1900, Americans identified seventy-two things they deemed essential to happiness. By 1950 it was nearly 500 things….
2017
Acres of Diamonds

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Do your children consider you their “glory”? Do you believe that they really want to see you succeed? Are you…
2017
Lesson 119 – “Fathers—the Glory of Children”

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Have you been on a search for genuine love, true joy, and peace? In this third session Jerry Benjamin poses…
2017
Christ, Who Is Peace

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Family Conferences are an enjoyable time for the whole family! Fellowship with friends and powerful preaching make for a full…
2017
How to Make a Difference When You Get Home

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“Blessed assurance.” “Heavenly peace.” “Divinest comfort.” Do you have these things present in your life? As a blind girl, Francis…
2015
Fanny Crosby: A Dramatic Monologue Presentation

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“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God ……
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How a Funeral Motivated a Father to Conquer His Greatest Flaw

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On occasion we forget to worship. We feel like a small candle in a vast dark room whose light is…
2016
The Life of Amy Carmichael

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Every once in a while it helps to step back and get a glimpse of where I fit in the…
2016
My Burden is Light

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As humans we are tempted, often, to use any number of reasons to believe that God is not good. What…
2016
Trusting God in Times of Trial

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Our sons and daughters can be protected from severe and unnecessary problems. That’s because prayer isn’t just for adults. When…
2002
How to Teach Children to Pray

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What kinds of things do we trust a good father to do for us? It’s a lot once you think…
2015
Our View of God

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Imagine never being offended or frustrated. This kind of power has always been available, whether it is was needed by…
2015
The Valley: Lessons from the Sheep

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Peter Magnuson, son of Roger and Betsy Magnuson, shares with Bob Newhouse about his upbringing in the joy-filled home of…
Lesson 48 – “Passing the Baton”

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Janny Moore can identify with imperfection. She also knows that, as young ladies, we tend to look in the mirror…
Looking to Jesus Without Fear
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