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Scriptures say that God’s values are different from the world’s. This is evident in the area of wealth and possessions. God whispers, “I am enough. Do not seek joy or security in anything else. You’ll be more fulfilled owning less.” Minimalism, the act of purposefully owning less is about more than decluttering. It offers a path to optimizing our life under God.

In a world full of struggle and disappointment, each one of us will wrestle with bitterness at one time or another. But left unchecked, bitterness is a destructive poison that steals our joy and the joy of those around us. Pastor and counselor Stephen Viars shows us how to process bitterness biblically and effectively, so that we move from life's greatest hurts to a life filled with joy.

Resources are scarce. Each day, I’m keenly aware that I only have a limited supply of energy, money, knowledge, and time. Thus, as a business owner, I’m tempted to hold and hoard these resources closely because once they are gone . . . they are gone, never to return again. Or are they? In this devotional we will discuss how we can invite God into our entrepreneurial journey through generosity.

The need for daily affirmations for a leader is much like the need for daily vitamins. Why? Because the view you adopt for yourself profoundly affects the way you lead. These affirmations are based on God's Word. They will ground you in truth that’ll help you become a more confident and positive leader.

I want life to be easy. But eventually, a hard task, a hard question or an unexpected crisis comes along. However, life is about more than finding what’s easy. It’s also about finding what’s meaningful in our walk with God. This 7-day devotional infuses life’s tough places with God’s enduring truth.

Provident Label Group, home to Christian music’s premier artists, presents a nine-day Countdown to Christmas Reading Plan inspired by Christmas music from Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Tenth Avenue North, Matt Maher, Matthew West, and more!

Planning on getting married? Are you feeling nervous or even unprepared as a soon-to-be husband? You are not alone! Damien had similar feelings and he wants to be your honorary best man and share 7 essential keys you can focus on during your engagement. Join him as he provides some wisdom based on biblical principles and a few personal experiences to encourage you throughout this journey. Let the Countdown begin…

This inspiring reading plan is for women that struggle with pornography and seek FREEDOM. God has created each of us with a desire for intimacy. We often seek to satisfy those feelings with fantasy and pornography that leave us feeling guilty, empty, worthless, and trapped in a vicious cycle. This cycle of sin robs us of the joy and freedom we were designed to live in.

Finding joy is a profound exploration of the human spirit, a quest to uncover the essence of joy. No matter what life throws your way, there is still joy to be found. This three-day devotional will help uncover that – joy!

Has your joy disappeared like water from a dry well? Your bucket scrapes the bottom but all you bring up is dust. Joy is a gift from God. It’s not something you can earn or manufacture, and you don’t have to fake happiness to be a “good” Christian. Discover the joy of receiving joy, even as you hope for the fullness of joy to come.

Joy can feel elusive when defined by how you feel in a given moment or what your present circumstances are. Sometimes it feels like joy can be taken away, even when things are good. Joy is more than a feeling; it’s what you know. Redefine joy from a momentary feeling to a grounded truth.

Could you use a little more joy in your life these days? You don’t have to spend your life trying to achieve happiness, and you don’t have to wait until you get to heaven to have joy. Joy is already inside you as a fruit of the spirit described in Galatians 5:22. Spend the next seven days developing the fruit of joy in your life with this devotion!

Relentless Joy is a 5-day Bible plan that will take you through the book of Philippians to learn how to experience lasting joy even in the face of challenges.

Feeling deflated by your circumstances? Discover a deeper source of joy that won’t run dry. In this 4-day study, Joyce uncovers practical, biblical truths that will help you live with God’s joy and the strength it brings—no matter what comes your way. Start today, and begin finding your joy!

Joy is not just a privilege. It's a responsibility. Discover how you can choose joy and find purpose even in the middle of difficult days.

People try to find joy in many different areas of life; relationships, work, money, etc. However, to find true and lasting joy you need something else: a living relationship with Jesus Christ! Join us for one week to see what the Bible says about finding deep joy in God.

Life today is full of difficulties—loss, sadness, fear. In the midst of these challenges, joy often feels impossible or out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent. He offers life abundant, life to the fullest, life brimming with joy! Jesus Always, the new 365-day devotional from bestselling author Sarah Young, was written as part of Sarah Young’s exploration of the promises of joy in scripture. Written as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to the reader, Jesus Always invites you into a new way of living—a life of joy.

Joy feels difficult to attain, and when we do feel joy, it is fleeting. But God is not fleeting. True joy is derived from being with God. When you choose to fully surrender your heart to God and believe in His truth, you open a space where joy is always in you. Start this seven-day plan to practice accessing this place of joy with God.

Whatever your personality or circumstance, God has a word of encouragement for you: You can still know joy. Speaking from her own journey of pain and hope, Kay Warren reminds us that joy is not a nice add-on to your life; it is God’s purpose for your life. And it’s something that’s within your control. Happiness will never be enough. You were meant for more. You were meant for joy.

A 5-day plan to recapture your purpose and rediscover your joy.

In the midst of life’s difficulties, joy can sometimes feel out of reach. But Jesus has more for His followers than a life of striving, pain, and discontent. He offers life abundant, life to the fullest, life brimming with joy! In this devotional, bestselling author Sarah Young offers biblical reminders that will intimately connect you with Jesus and joy through life’s circumstances. Devotionals drawn from Jesus Always.

These five daily devotions are based on Mark Batterson’s Bible study, Philippians: Embracing Joy. The heartbeat of Philippians is for believers to have a Jesus-centered vision of life. Whatever the circumstance, when we focus on Jesus, we can embrace joy!

The world defines joy as the intense happiness we feel when we satisfy a great desire. C. S. Lewis disagrees: true joy is an unsatisfied desire ─ a deep longing for God that never ends. Featuring Lewis quotes and excerpts from Shadowlands and Songs of Light: An Epic Journey into Joy and Healing by author Kevin Ott.

Joy. Most people want it. Few people have it. In this study, we’ll talk about what joy is and what it is not. By the end, you will have a deeper understanding of joy and how to practice it in your life (the keyword being practice). Along the way, we’ll discover some key truths from God’s word that will help us along this journey.

Is it wrong to want to be radiant? What if the desire isn’t simply a sinful quest of vanity, but a God-instilled hunger to reflect His definition of beauty: joy in God. Could people recognize your joy by gazing into your face? Or has your joy gone missing? In this seven day plan, discover how your joy can be restored, even in difficult situations, by learning to fight for radiance.