Joyce Meyer

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  • Winning the Battle Through Intimacy With Christ

    Winning the Battle Through Intimacy With Christ

    One thing I've learned over the years is that intimacy with God brings power. The more intimate we are with Him, the more powerful our lives will be. That's because we begin to resemble and act like those we spend time with.

  • The Simple (Yet Powerful) Results of Spending Time With God

    The Simple (Yet Powerful) Results of Spending Time With God

    Spending quality time with God is so important. And there are many promises in the Bible about what happens when we do this. For example, Psalm 16:11 says that in God's presence, there is fullness of joy.

  • A Simple Approach to an Uncomplicated Life

    A Simple Approach to an Uncomplicated Life

    Do you ever feel like life is complicated? It's not supposed to be complicated. Jesus gave His life so we could have joy, not complicated and frustrated lives. And complication steals joy and creates frustration.

  • The Truth About Prayer: What It Is and How It Works

    The Truth About Prayer: What It Is and How It Works

    I think some people don't pray much because they don't understand how powerful prayer really is. The truth is it's one of the greatest privileges we have as Christians.

  • Putting God First in Your Priorities

    Putting God First in Your Priorities

    There are so many things that clamor for our attention and devotion: our jobs, our kids, our spouses, our hobbies—the demands and distractions of life. And we have to be careful not to let them become more important or more of a priority than our relationship with God.

  • Putting 'Stuff' in Perspective

    Putting 'Stuff' in Perspective

    Too many of us are addicted to "stuff." How many people don't have time for God because they have to work two jobs to keep up the payments on their boats, cars and flat screen TVs?

  • Getting Off the Treadmill of Guilt

    Getting Off the Treadmill of Guilt

    Guilt is a dangerous emotion because it can shut us down spiritually if we let it. We make mistakes and then start wondering where we stand in our relationship with God.

  • What Your Happiness Has to Do With Washing Feet

    What Your Happiness Has to Do With Washing Feet

    When Jesus washed His disciples' feet, He was doing more than wiping away some dirt. It was a deliberate act that spoke volumes to everyone in the room―and it still speaks to us today.

  • Learning How to Leave the Burden of Guilt Behind

    Learning How to Leave the Burden of Guilt Behind

    I used to have a massive problem with guilt. I remember how I suffered with it. It was horrible! Guilt is mainly caused by the way we think about God's expectations of us

  • What Your Happiness Has to Do With Washing Feet

    What Your Happiness Has to Do With Washing Feet

    What we so often fail to realize is if we would simply do what we can to meet the needs of others, we will be blessed and happy.