Joy is an gift we can have in all circumstances as a result of believing in the name of Jesus - the salvation of the Lord.

Jesus is called Emmanuel - God with Us. He is named Jesus - the Salvation of the Lord. The prophecies of the Old Testament are fulfilled in Jesus, the Son of God.

Through the knowledge the Lord has given to us and the way He has revealed himself to us - we can't help but be thankful.

Life in Christ begins with Faith but we aren't finished yet. With great effort and in participation with the Divine Nature, we grow in goodness, virtue, and moral excellence.

We are all of equal importance - some ministries are up front and loud, some are quiet and behind the scenes - but the Lord equips all of His people to build up and support the body of Christ.

The Lord is generous towards us and as we are transformed and become more like Him - we too will live generous lives. He takes debits and makes them credits, promising to give rewards that last forever according to the things done in this life.

Having been made new, believers can now participate in the promises of God as the Spirt takes the Word and puts it to work in our lives.

The Lord gives us everything we need. He is worthy of our seeking Him and serving Him and recognizing His glory and goodness.

A true knowledge of the Lord will fill us with grace and peace - in abundance - because of our confidence in what He has done and what He will do.