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Joy Part 5: Rejoicing in Trials
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let...
Devin Otte
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Joy Part 4: Changing our Perspective
But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel...
Devin Otte
Feb 22, 20242 min read


Joy Part 3: Rejoicing in Jesus
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice! Philippians 4:4 Life is about the relationships. We are not going to take anything with...
Devin Otte
Feb 21, 20242 min read


Joy Part 2: Rejoicing in the Word of God
Your words were found and I ate them, and Your words were to me the joy and rejoicing of my heart. Jeremiah 15:16 People all over the...
Devin Otte
Feb 20, 20242 min read


Joy Part 1: The Smile of the Soul
These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. John 15:11 "Don't Worry; Be Happy." are the...
Devin Otte
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Righteous Anger: An Act of Love
When He had made a whip of cords, He drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and oxen, and poured out the changers' money and...
Devin Otte
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Righteous Anger: The Barrier Breaker
Then they brought little children to Him, that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked those who brought them. But when Jesus saw...
Devin Otte
Feb 15, 20242 min read


Anger: The Success of Joseph
Joseph said to them, "Do not be afraid, for am I in the place of God? But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for...
Devin Otte
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Anger: The Failure of Saul
"Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands." Then Saul was very angry. ... I Samuel 18:7-8 Saul was the first king of...
Devin Otte
Feb 13, 20242 min read


Anger: The Emotion of Power
Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your wrath. Ephesians 4:26 We have all met angry people. Some of them are...
Devin Otte
Feb 12, 20242 min read


Grief & Sorrow
We’ve all felt it. That feeling that rises up from the pit of our stomach and nearly takes our breath away... grief and sorrow. Both...
Linda Murray
Feb 11, 20242 min read


Grief and Sorrow: The Path of Hope
And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and...
Devin Otte
Feb 9, 20242 min read


Grief and Sorrow: Changing Our Perspective
Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. Ecclesiastes 7:3 Grief and Sorrow are...
Devin Otte
Feb 8, 20242 min read


Grief and Sorrow: Steps to Success
The Job arose, tore his robe, and shaved his head; and he fell to the ground and worshipped. Job 1:20 Job is probably one of the most...
Devin Otte
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Grief and Sorrow: The Path of Healing
Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, saying, "If you had known, even you, especial in this your day, the things that...
Devin Otte
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Compassion: The Art of Serving
Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” Luke 7:14...
Devin Otte
Feb 2, 20242 min read


Compassion: The Art of Connection
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." Luke 7:13 Feelings can be tricky things. Some feelings...
Devin Otte
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Compassion: The Art of "Seeing"
When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, "Do not weep." Luke 7:13 We are often in a rush to do many things. We...
Devin Otte
Jan 31, 20242 min read
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