https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-joy-in-life--5006413enChristianityCopyright Jim Mackingahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1bd7444fbfdccf0ee8da051590120ff8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/finding-joy-in-life--5006413Wed, 15 Jan 2025 03:55:21 +0000Jim MackingaJim Mackingafeeds@spreaker.comFinding joy in life through Jesuscleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-28-more-generosity--49048005https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49048005Sun, 13 Mar 2022 19:29:31 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is " MORE Generosity." What God says about Generous People: they build great friendships; they are rare; they are blessed by God; they honor God when generous, and; they are taken care of by God.3035findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-27-generous-living-brings-joy--49042356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042356Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:05:53 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's them is "Generous Living Brings Joy." God says generous people build great friendships; they are rare, and he blesses them. Lean in today's message what generous giving produces and the promises...2995findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-26-the-secret-to-a-satisfied-life--49042347https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042347Sun, 13 Mar 2022 01:02:22 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," we start part 26, "The Secret To A Satisfied Life." Paul tells us in Philippians that other people can't give us satisfaction, those possessions can't provide us with satisfaction, and changing...2856findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-25-how-to-manage-stress-pt-2--49042332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042332Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:59:40 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the "Finding Joy In Life" series, today's theme is part 2 of "How To Manage Stress." Last week's message was that we get joy from Jesus forever, relate with gentleness always, and understand that Jesus is close to us. This week we can...2962findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-24-how-to-manage-stress-pt1--49042313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042313Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:56:39 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," this week's theme is part 1 of "How to Manage Stress." Three answers to managing stress & pressure: Get joy from Jesus forever by finding the joy in Jesus alone. Relate with gentleness always by...2904findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-23-adding-value-to-others-pt2--49042159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042159Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:25:32 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is part two of "Adding Value To Others." Last week was about expressing to others how important they are and encouraging them to remain strong. Today is helping the hurting build relational...3349findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-22-adding-value-to-others--49042138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49042138Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:20:56 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is "Adding Value To Others." How can we add value to others? By expressing how important they are. By encouraging them to remain strong. By building relational bridges. By showing...2775findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-21-next-level-living-pt-3--48325411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48325411Sun, 16 Jan 2022 20:59:13 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is part 3 of "Next Level Living." The previous steps to experience breakthroughs were being willing to evaluate yourself honestly. Be willing to resolve the issues we face. Be willing to...3665findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-20-next-level-living-pt-2--48230290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48230290Sun, 09 Jan 2022 22:33:12 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is part 2 of Next Level Living. Previously, we looked at evaluating ourselves, resolving the issues we face, and determining a course of action. Today we must be willing to set appropriate...3226findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-19-next-level-living-pt-1--47797417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797417Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:22:17 +0000Jim MackingaToday's theme is " Next Level Living" in our series "Finding Joy In Life." To experience breakthroughs, we need to be willing to evaluate ourselves honestly. Be willing to resolve any issues we face and determine a course of action. Jesus is the one...3012findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-18-round-4-joy-safe--47797410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797410Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:21:01 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," we're in Round 4 of Joy Safe, which is to live life with the hope of heaven. Our joy can stay safe by living with the motivating hope of our salvation. We can live with joy because of being heaven-bound.2901findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-17-round-3-joy-safe--47797400https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47797400Sun, 05 Dec 2021 21:19:33 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our "Finding Joy In Life" series, today's theme is "Round 3 - Joy Safe." Experience the power of Jesus in your life, the ability to produce the fruit of the spirit, to say no to self & sin, and to say yes to serving God & others. Live...2051findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-16-round-2-joy-safe--47475050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47475050Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:18:39 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our series “Finding Joy In Life” this week, we go for Round 2 in safeguarding our joy. We are to remain focused on Jesus in life. We can do this by allowing Jesus to change us by replacing our righteousness with God’s.2939findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-15-safeguarding-joy--47362310https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47362310Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:15:21 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the "Finding Joy In Life" series, today's theme is "Safeguarding Joy." What is needed to safeguard my joy? Beware of those who would steal our joy. Stay true to the foundation of your joy. And don't be sidetracked by religious activity....3042findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-14-lasting-joy-4u--47352396https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47352396Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:17:25 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series "Finding Joy In Life," today's theme is "Lasting Joy 4U". Jesus wants us to know where lasting joy comes from, how it benefits our lives and how to maintain it. Knowing that joy is different than happiness in that it comes from...2873findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-13-becoming-tim--47352374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47352374Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:16:00 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our series “Finding Joy In Life” are we willing to become like Tim? How to build a great reputation is about being willing to be reliable in life. Be willing to love at a sacrificial level and constantly add value to others. Be willing to...3106findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-12-me-a-complainer--47019134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47019134Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:07:34 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our “Finding Joy In Life” series, “Me A Complainer?” Explores what complaining does and how it affects us and others. The practical way to complain less is by listening to what God says. And the real benefits God has for us when we do...2784findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-11-god-can-change-us--47010626https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47010626Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:50:07 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our series “Finding Joy In Life” today’s theme is “God Can Change Us” the process of changing God’s style. Do we really get what God is up to? In God’s way of bringing change, we need to understand that we are loved forever. That change...2848findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-10-me-jesus-my-future--46696318https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46696318Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:11:53 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the “Finding Joy In Life” series, today’s theme “Me, Jesus & My Future” explores how Jesus is given his rightful position. What we all will do, and how to make Jesus the Lord of our life.2860findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-9-emulators-for-real--46592226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46592226Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:41:23 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series “Finding Joy In Life” today’s theme is “Emulators For Real”. Look to Jesus closely and emulate him by refusing to demand my rights but rather see yourself as a servant to others.2892findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-8-how-to-live-out-harmony--46592187https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46592187Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:37:54 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series “Finding Joy In Life” today we’ll look at God’s way to live in harmony. God’s way is refusing to allow yourself to live selfishly. It is also not to live our life to be honored by others. God want us to value the dreams and...2918findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-7-where-harmony-comes-from--46388740https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46388740Sun, 05 Sep 2021 19:15:25 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the “Finding Joy In Life” series, today we look at where harmony comes from. Jesus can make us like-minded, His love ought to inspire us. Learning to hang out with Jesus can unite us and with proper passion can make us into a team.2824findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-6-more-journey-to-joy--46288665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46288665Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:52:43 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series “Finding Joy In Life” we also continue the theme of “Journey To Joy”. Expanding how to live with an eternal purpose through living faithfully to Jesus in every way. By faithfully honoring Jesus with our life choices. By...2805findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-5-more-journey-to-joy--46288638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46288638Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:50:52 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our series on Finding Joy In Life, part 5 continues the More Journey To Joy theme focusing on why we need a purpose to live for. Looking at hot to live with an eternal purpose that is part of God’s plan. We are to live our life in service...3005findingjoyiinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-4-more-journey-to-joy--46105507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46105507Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:21:59 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing the series “Finding Joy In Life” we have “MORE Journey to Joy”. What does it take to have consistent joy? Today we discover that we need to be loved by someone. That we can’t do life alone and have joy. That we need someone to help...2218findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-3-more-journey-to-joy--45837081https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45837081Sun, 25 Jul 2021 19:09:20 +0000Jim MackingaContinuing our series “Finding Joy In Life” part 3 expands on last week’s Journey To Joy. We need to lean on God’s power in our lives. Through prayers and God’s Holy Spirit in us. We also need to be loved by someone. We can’t do life alone and have...2305findingjoyinlive,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-2-journey-to-joy--45747655https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45747655Sun, 18 Jul 2021 19:51:05 +0000Jim MackingaContinue our series “Finding Joy In Life” we explore what it takes to have consistent joy in part 2 “Journey to Joy”. We are to view difficulties and problems like Paul did, allowing challenges to reveal the bigger picture God has for us.2688findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/part-1-enjoying-people--45659701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45659701Sun, 11 Jul 2021 19:27:43 +0000Jim MackingaStarting a new series “Finding Joy In Life”, part 1 “Enjoying People” is about what it takes to enjoy people. God wants us to sincerely desire His best for others and express gratitude for the good in them. We should pray regularly for others and...2935findingjoyinlife,jesuscleanfull