Joy Taylor

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161219

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                      Today is a beautiful day, because we seek diligently for things we value as if we’ve lost a precious coin; so value and seek diligently after a relationship with Jesus. (from Luke 15:8) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Oh Christmas Tree

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  The tree lights chase the shadows and glint off the hanging ornaments. The kids run to see it, like those who ran to be at Jesus’ knee. The world, changing their focus, keeps them looking down at the carefully wrapped gifts beneath the tree. Imagine yourselves seated around the tree. Take a break, move … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161216

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Today is a beautiful day, because Simeon’s prayer was answered, and he didn’t die until he had seen the Messiah. Blessing God, he prayed, ” “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161215

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                        Today is a beautiful day, because God sent Jesus’ cousin, John the Baptizer, to tell people that Jesus came “to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.” … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161214

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                              Today is a beautiful day, because the Bible tells us that after the tribulation the sun will be dark, and the moon and stars won’t give or reflect light; but Jesus, the light of the world, lives now and forever. … Read more

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161213

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                            Today is a beautiful day, because three of the apostles actually saw Jesus transfigured, “And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.” (Matthew 17:2 ESV) #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Joy in Verse Encouragement for 20161212

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                          Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus reminds us to “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in … Read more