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Whenever we are in the middle of a difficult situation, we tend to feel overwhelmed because things are happening beyond our control. It is good when we have parents or friends to turn to for help, but even… Read More

Although we usually think of battles as being associated with soldiers fighting in a war, we actually all go through battles of different kinds in life – sometimes battles with sickness or disease; maybe battles as we try… Read More

Famous battles often make heroes of regular people whose names are remembered forever, and in the Bible this can also be found. But this month’s amazing story reminds us that even “heroes” can often be fearful and have… Read More

Battles are great times of testing, when not only strength is tested but many other attributes too – such as patience, obedience, and other character building qualities. Right now, all over the world people are being tested by… Read More

As I was contemplating a new topic for our next Joy With Jesus kids blog series, I was reminded of how our 5 year old grandson’s favorite game always seems to involve a “battle”. Whether it is toy… Read More

As our daily lives continue to be impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic around the world, it’s hard to not get anxious about how much longer it is before we can get back to “normal” again! We all had… Read More

With life turned upside down for so many around the world this Easter season, I thought it might be helpful to share a few simple ideas and links to great videos that teach the true story of Easter… Read More

Right now, families all around the world are having to make big changes because of the Covid-19 virus that has spread quickly. It can be scary and worrying, but we should all remember that God knows the future… Read More

Sometimes, reading the Bible and learning of miracles done by God for His people, we forget how scary it must have been for those faithful men and women in impossible situations who were praying desperately to God. Just… Read More

As we continue in the Book of Acts and read the many exciting stories of Jesus’ followers as they went out and shared the Good News, trusting God to work through them, we sometimes come across some very… Read More