Table of Contents
Introduction ix
Chapter 1 Grace and Peace Lead to Joy 1
Chapter 2 The Fruit of the Holy Spirit 5
Chapter 3 The Importance of Helping Others 9
Chapter 4 God Has Given You Every Spiritual Blessing 13
Chapter 5 Knowing Who You Are in Christ 17
Chapter 6 Strength and Stability 21
Chapter 7 Devote Yourself to Prayer 25
Chapter 8 The Joy of Being Rooted and Built Up in Christ, Part 1 29
Chapter 9 The Joy of Being Rooted and Built Up in Christ, Part 2 33
Chapter 10 How to Receive God's Blessings 37
Chapter 11 You're Adopted! 41
Chapter 12 Righteousness Comes through Faith 45
Chapter 13 No Turning Back 49
Chapter 14 Stay Free 53
Chapter 15 Rejoice in the Lord 57
Chapter 16 The Joy of Being in God's Will 61
Chapter 17 The Blessings of Spiritual Maturity 65
Chapter 18 Keep Running the Good Race 69
Chapter 19 Sow Good Seeds 73
Chapter 20 Patience and Joy 77
Chapter 21 Top Priority 81
Chapter 22 Working Out What God Has Put into Us 85
Chapter 23 Three Keys to a Joy-Filled Life 89
Chapter 24 Make the Most of Every Opportunity 93
Chapter 25 Christ in You, Part 1 97
Chapter 26 Christ in You, Part 2 101
Chapter 27 The Joy of Walking in Love 105
Chapter 28 Avoiding Arguments Increases Joy 109
Chapter 29 Put Old Ways behind You 113
Chapter 30 Follow the Umpire of Your Soul 117
Chapter 31 New Life in Christ 121
Chapter 32 Keep Doing Good 125
Chapter 33 Finding Joy in the Midst of Suffering 129
Chapter 34 Don't Be Anxious about Anything 133
Chapter 35 Choose Thoughts That Lead to Joy, Part 1 137
Chapter 36 Choose Thoughts That Lead to Joy, Part 2 141
Chapter 37 Nothing Has Value Apart from Christ 145
Chapter 38 Living by Faith Increases Joy 149
Chapter 39 Living the Good Life 153
Chapter 40 Joy Comes from Relationship 157
Chapter 41 Chosen People Reflecting the Image of Christ 161
Chapter 42 A Sign of Spiritual Maturity 165
Chapter 43 Delighting in Faith 169
Chapter 44 Enjoy the Freedom God Has Given You 173
Chapter 45 Don't Grow Tired of Doing Good 177
Chapter 46 Set Your Mind toward Joy 181
Chapter 47 Deeply Rooted in God's Love 185
Chapter 48 The Joy of Living in the Present 189
Chapter 49 The Right Kind of Confidence 193
Chapter 50 Enjoy Your Preparation 197
About the Author 203
