Comments for New Hope Baptist Church

Comment on The Assurance of Knowing by Sylvia McCoy

Sylvia McCoy — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:23:26 +0000

Phil, Thank you for this “assurance”. I am enjoying your devotions.

Comment on Bring Back the Joy by Sylvia McCoy

Sylvia McCoy — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:44:40 +0000

I was blessed, Phil! Thank you for the reminder and encouragement. I John 1:8-9!

Comment on CATALYSTS OF JOY FOR ONE ANOTHER by Helen Lenz

Helen Lenz — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 04:28:02 +0000

Ruby,

Your devotion for today reminded me of my experience in church yesterday morning. I felt so much love for and from new friends and old friends. I even gave one new friend a hug–which, as you know, is not usual for me . . . She was as amazed as I was! I think it was a God-inspired action that was pleasing to Him. I need to do that more often because hugging increased my joy in relating to my friend.

So, I really liked what you wrote for today:

“When we reach out and take risks, they will become our joy and add joy to the body of Christ! Joy is the result of relating to God’s people God’s way!”

Comment on BE JOYFUL – NOT SO SERIOUS by Ruby Morris

Ruby Morris — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:41:32 +0000

And thank you, Robby, for letting that joy flow into the Awana Awards program in yesterday’s service. It was obvious the kids loved it, and the congregation loved it! It was a contagious joy that left everyone feeling lighthearted. You were indeed a catalyst of joy! (See today’s devotion, 2/25).

Comment on BE JOYFUL – NOT SO SERIOUS by Robby Spivey

Robby Spivey — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 11:49:20 +0000

I loved this devotion today. When i started helping with Awana a few months ago the first few weeks i watched the kids play before we started and it made me smile. Well i started joining in and just seeing things through their perspective has made me a better person. Those kids challenge me, will not allow me to be grumpy,and are starting to show me how to love unconditionally.Now the kids look for me because they expect Mr Robby to be there ready to hoot and holler and run around with them. I now know what Jesus meant in Matthew 19:14 when he said ” Let the little children come to Me, And do not forbid them; For of such is the kingdom of heaven.” If we could all learn to see through the eyes of a child this world would be a better place. How they accept others, How they love, How they handle adversity, How fast they move on from disappointment. Thank you Ms Ruby for your wonderful devotion today.

Comment on BE JOYFUL – LAUGH A LOT by Helen Lenz

Helen Lenz — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 01:34:35 +0000

I’m so glad for the God’s gifts of joy and laughter. How dreary life would be without them. I find that I enjoy being with people much more when they are able to smile and laugh. It seems to change a person’s countenance and open the door to times of happiness and contentment. Thanks for writing about this, Ruby, and making us realize how important joy and laughter are in our lives.

Comment on HIS WORD – THE WORD OF JOY by Ruby Morris

Ruby Morris — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:49:07 +0000

Thank you, Helen, for your sincere & encouraging words. Joy & God’s Word go hand in hand in our lives as believers. When we feast on His Word, we can’t help but overflow with His joy & strength! Blessings!

Comment on HIS WORD – THE WORD OF JOY by Helen Lenz

Helen Lenz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:02:34 +0000

Ruby,

This devotion was absolutely chock full of truths from God’s Word. Thank you for reminding us how much we need joy in our hearts to strengthen us, and how much we need to read His Word to allow the Lord to give us this strength. I’m so thankful for the way God instructs us through His Word and for the joy and peace we gain by obeying Him.

Comment on HIS KINGDOM – A KINGDOM OF JOY by Helen Lenz

Helen Lenz — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 23:41:19 +0000

Ruby,

Thanks for reminding us that the kingdom of God is in our hearts and that we can have fullness of joy, no matter what our circumstances are.

Comment on JOY IN HIS PRESENCE by Ruby Morris

Ruby Morris — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 01:06:57 +0000

Thank you for your words of encouragement, Esther. I’m glad you have been blessed. You are a blessing to me.

There is such an inner joy that bubbles up when we realize the living Lord resides in our innermost being giving fullness of joy!