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  • Venture Forth and Return with Joy

    There is an energy that is created whenever we venture forth in obedience … Continue reading

  • For the Sake of the Call

    Don’t be afraid of the wolves. Beware of them, but don’t let them stop you. Whatever you do, don’t miss the mission. Continue reading

  • Opinion Anxiety (and other thoughts about thoughts)

    I keep some of my opinions to myself. Some would ask, "Which ones?" Others would comment, "Not many!" I would chuckle. I do. I really do … and I would have many reasons: It takes too long to explain them… Continue reading

  • To Bless

    God bless you! Are those empty words rolling off dismissive lips or are they heartfelt expressions of prayer and giving? What does it mean "to bless?" How do we bless? Here is an acronym for what it might mean for… Continue reading

  • With Whom Will You Run and Who Will Run with You?

      Who is doing the giving here? On one hand, I am where I am today because others have run with me and cheered me on. On the other hand, I have chosen to run in my own hard places… Continue reading

  • Another Memorial

    “Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, [this] also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.” – Mark 14:9   God wants us to remember some… Continue reading

  • How to Pray in Times of War

    It seems we have been at war for decades with only short respites of illusory peace. In reality, we have been in a state of war with Korea since the fifties and that state shortly followed World War II. Since… Continue reading

  • A Memorial Day Prayer for the Sunday Before

    A Prayer of Remembrance God of all creation, Father of life and love and truth, Our One and only Master, Your grace, mercy, and peace have sustained us through these days. We have been touched by deep sorrow and burning… Continue reading

  • Worship with the Fellowship of Joy at 4141 Ministries – Online Service

    Welcome to worship. This is a virtual version of the order of service, scriptures, songs, and prayers we shall share together on Sunday, May 28 at 4141 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA. 93726. You are welcome to join us there… Continue reading

  • Be a GABber!

    Cultivate goodwill as your attitude bias and live by your convictions. Not everyone will sign on with you, but many more people will be willing to hear what you are saying. Continue reading