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Insight for Living Canada exists today as we know it because of the prompting of the Holy Spirit on the hearts of a Bible study to make Pastor Chuck Swindoll’s teachings available in Canada. Throughout the existence of this ministry, God has continually blessed us with the ability to share biblical resources through broadcasts, Bible study materials, and various other means.
Here at Insight for Living Canada, we are remembering the faithful and joyous life of our colleague, Terry Boyle, after his recent passing. Terry lived a remarkable life that was characterized by selfless service and a continued willingness to say “yes” to God.
In His earthly ministry, Jesus modeled discipleship in a perfect way. Now, we are called to continue this model by being mentored and also mentoring others within the body of Believers.
When we live with integrity, God orders our priorities and protects us from the fires of life. Like Daniel, live without fear of others by allowing the Lord to keep you blameless.
And it was this intensity that caused prayer to degenerate from a flowing spontaneity to a rigid, packaged plan, dispensed routinely by the religious leaders. Prayer changed from privilege to an obligation.
Are you weathering a storm? Is Jesus calling you to come closer to Him through it? Don’t let fear pull you under. Fix your eyes on Him. Feel His presence. Experience the joy of walking on waves with Him.
Happiness, though, rarely likes to stick around. I mean a lasting happiness, an unshakable sense of contentment, an abiding bliss. It’s the kind of happiness that stays truly satisfied because of an inner peace deep within, regardless of circumstances
Joy Is a Choice
I have told you these things
so that you will be filled with my joy.
Yes, your joy will overflow!
(John 15:11)
God is no distant deity but a constant reality, a very present help whenever needs occur. So? So live like it. And laugh like it! Paul did. While he lived, he drained every drop of joy out of every day that passed. How do I know? This little letter to the Philippians says so.
Need a reason to smile? Pay careful attention to the joys of your everyday life and be transformed by your loving, gracious, wonderful, perfectly outrageous God.
Oh, I understand that our example is Christ…and that the standard is high…and that our motives are to be pure. But it needs to be repeated again and again and again: Christians are not perfect, just forgiven.
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