Tag Archives: rejoice

September 14 – Going On the Offensive

Posted on 09/14/2018 by rockyfort

Proverbs 19-21 2 Corinthians 7 “The kind of sorrow God wants makes people change their hearts and lives. This leads to salvation, and you cannot be sorry for that. But the kind of sorrow the world has brings death.” (2 … Continue reading →

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January 5 – If Persecution Comes

Posted on 01/05/2018 by rockyfort

Genesis 13-15 Matthew 5:1-26 “People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed. Rejoice and be glad, because … Continue reading →

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December 13 – “But You Don’t Know My Circumstances”

Posted on 12/13/2017 by rockyfort

Philippians 1:12-30; Ezekiel 19; Isaiah 48 There were severe complications in his birth. Obstetricians used two pairs of forceps during the birth and one of those pairs ended up severing a nerve and causing partial paralysis of his face. The … Continue reading →

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November 13 – Do You Really Want All the Joy God Gives?

Posted on 11/13/2017 by rockyfort

James 1; Jeremiah 21-22; Psalm 129 One of the fun parts of social media is sharing the joys that friends experience. Recently, one of my friends got married. I shared her joy as she posted about the engagement. Then, they … Continue reading →

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October 19 – Making the Dress

Posted on 10/19/2017 by rockyfort

Revelation 19; Isaiah 5-6; Psalm 109:20-31 We’ve all heard the stories. There’s something about a wedding that can bring out the worst in people. I’m sure that none of you, nor none of your friends fit the description, but we … Continue reading →

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October 12 – “Rejoice! We Conquer!”

Posted on 10/12/2017 by rockyfort

Revelation 12; Esther 2; Psalm 105:26-45 The marathon is a long-distance race. It lasts 26.2 miles and is not for the faint of heart or body. In other words, don’t expect to see me running a marathon. The race began … Continue reading →

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August 12 – Thoughts About the God of Love and Peace

Posted on 08/12/2017 by rockyfort

2 Corinthians 13; 1 Chronicles 3-4; Zephaniah 1 The gospel has been misinterpreted and abused throughout history. Paul talked about those who would make the gospel a source of wealth in his letter to the Philippians. It’s been used to … Continue reading →

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July 25 – What Are You Saying?

Posted on 07/25/2017 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 11:17-34; 2 Kings 5; Obadiah 1 T-Shirts make interesting statements. My son was known for some of the most amusing T-shirts, and when people saw shirts they thought would fit in with his collection, they added to it. … Continue reading →

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January 5 – Refuge

Posted on 01/05/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 7:18-50; Genesis 11; Psalm 5 Have you ever watched a disaster movie? Most of us have seen one, or at least seen the trailers when they advertise on TV. When the disasters might affect children, there is always a … Continue reading →

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April 16 – Rejoice!

Posted on 04/16/2015 by rockyfort

Acts 5:17-42; Deuteronomy 25-27; Job 16 My sports team won last night. That makes me happy. I looked at the “likes” on my Facebook page and on my latest blog post. I’m feeling good about myself. I think of my … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: rejoice

September 14 – Going On the Offensive

January 5 – If Persecution Comes

October 19 – Making the Dress

October 12 – “Rejoice! We Conquer!”

August 12 – Thoughts About the God of Love and Peace

July 25 – What Are You Saying?

January 5 – Refuge

April 16 – Rejoice!

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