I have been pondering on how do we develop character; how to be a person of character that people will know you are someone with substance. A quote from Helen Adams Keller: “Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Joy’
Joyful Character Building
Posted: 26 January, 2011 in Light Musings, ScripturesTags: Character, Faith, Faith Brings Joy, Joy, Peace
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A Prayer For Hope and Joy in My Heart
Posted: 17 August, 2010 in My psalmsTags: Hope, Hope and Joy in My Heart, Jesus, Joy, No Fear, Prayer, Rest
Lord, I put my trust in You and thank You that You are my defender and protector. I ask that You would protect me from all evil influences and dangers. And no weapons formed against me will ever prosper because You are with me. Come to my defense against the plans of the enemy [...]
The Joy Within
Posted: 30 January, 2009 in PonderingsTags: Gladness, Happiness, Joy, The Joy Within, The Priceless Value of Knowing Christ, Wonderfully made
Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. Proverbs 12:25 Different people derive their happiness from varied different things. Some enjoy the company of friends, some in the embrace of their family and loved one, some people derive their pleasure from their hobby, work or financial ability. Scientist [...]
The Living Hope of Eternal Life
Posted: 17 June, 2008 in ScripturesTags: Christ, Eternal Life, Faith, Hope, Inheritance, Jesus, Joy, Salvation
All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is by his great mercy that we have been born again, because God raised Jesus Christ from the dead. Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond [...]
Thankfulness > Joy and Peace
Posted: 9 April, 2008 in PonderingsTags: God, Jesus, Joy, Life, Peace, Thankfulness
Everyone wants the very best of what life can offer. Some see it in material possessions, some in travel to sights of the world, some in all kinds of food and drinks, some see it in enjoyment of all sorts, and the list goes on. While all these are good, we have to wonder, is that it? If life can [...]
Happiness, the Secret
Posted: 31 January, 2008 in PonderingsTags: Happiness, Health, Hope, Jesus, Joy, Rejoice, Secret, Thoughts
In the world, people are all in the pursue of happiness. It is probably the most misunderstood concept because it seems so simple yet so elusive. Everyone seems to be able to achieve it, yet many see it fleeing. An article shows that even the level of happiness makes a difference in the physical outcome. ‘Moderate’ [...]
