Posts Tagged ‘joy’

Love—Our Distinguishing Mark

by Gloria Copeland In 1 Corinthians 13, we see a detailed description of the God-kind of love. Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily. It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is [...]

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Gloria Copeland — Led By Compassion

Today, we are no longer restricted from the presence of God’s glory. The New Covenant tells us very plainly that the God who shined out of darkness has “shined in our hearts, to give [us] the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6-7). God [...]

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Kenneth Copeland — More Than a Holy Ghost Giggle

Now let me show you how that information relates to the laughter and the outpouring of God’s glory we’ve begun to experience. The word glory as used throughout the Old Testament literally means “to be heavy laden with everything that is good,” and it relates directly to the presence of God’s Spirit. Some years ago, [...]

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Kenneth Copeland — Learn to Do It Yourself

Read Colossians 1:11 again and you’ll see it is that joy-inspired strength, which enables us to be patient and long-suffering. (So, if you’ve been running short of patience lately, check your joy supply. That could be what you’re lacking.) Read Ephesians 6:10 and you’ll see it takes that same strength to operate your spiritual armor. [...]

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Kenneth Copeland — Jump Into the River

Another way to stir up joy is to fellowship with the Holy Spirit. Romans 14:17 says, “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” There’s joy in the Holy Ghost—so hook up with Him! Pray and sing in other tongues. Jump into the [...]

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