Purpose
The Joyful Heart received the eZines Database Top 5 Pick for Feb 1998
The Joyful Heart is a free e-mail newsletter containing
inspirational articles, sermons, and serious studies of topics
of interest to Christians and those seeking to learn more about
the Christian faith. It is also a vehicle to let people know about
experimental Bible teaching and study models being conducted to
learn new ways to use the Internet to propagate the Christian
faith.
Previous Issues
Article: "Don't Cling to the Firewood,"
announcement of Life of Jacob
Bible study .
Announcement of John's Letters Bible Study. 26-Sept-2009, 36,237
subscribers.
Announcement of John's Letters Bible Study. 21-Sept-2009, 35,930
subscribers.
Announcement of John's Letters Bible study, JesusWalk: Beginning the
Journey, and Facebook and Twitter pages. 23-Aug-2009, issue 84, 34, 815
subscribers.
Announcement of JesusWalk:
Beginning the Journey curriculum for discipling new believers.
26-May-2009, issue 83, 32,832 subscribers.
Article, "A
Companion Along the Way," 9-April-2009, issue 82, 33,853 subscribers.
Article, "The
Jericho Connection," 7 Last Words of Christ Bible study announcement.
19-Mar-2009, issue 81, 32,832 subscribers.
Article, "Fear Not! A
Savior Is Born," Timothy Bible study announcement. 18-Dec-2008, issue
80, 29,782 subscribers.
Article,
"People Aren't Really
'Lost' ... Are They?" 8-November-2008, Issue 79, 29,853 subscribers.
Announcing
Disciple Lessons from 1 and 2
Timothy Bible Study and
video report on the Reconciliation Conference in Eldoret, Kenya ,
30-October-2008, Issue 78, 30,738 subscribers.
Reminders about
Christ Powered Life (Romans
5-8)
Bible Study and Kenya Reconciliation Mission ,
9-August-2008, Issue 77, 30,738 subscribers.
Announcing the
Christ Powered Life (Romans
5-8)
Bible Study and Kenya Reconciliation Mission ,
19-July-2008, Issue 76, 30,424 subscribers.
The Passion and Resurrection of Christ
Illustrated by James J. Tissot , 23-March-2008, Issue 75, 34,463 subscribers.
Sermon on the Mount begins ,
better news from Eldoret, Kenya .
08-Jan-2008, Issue 74, 31, 224 subscribers.
Update on the Violence in
Eldoret, Kenya , 2 Jan 08,
Issue 73, 30,687 subscribers.
The Angel Gabriel's Most Sensitive Mission ,
announced Sermon on the Mount
Bible study, issue 72, 20 Dec 07, 30,379 subscribers.
"When Magi Camped in
Bethlehem ," and announcing
Christmas Incarnation
Bible Study . Issue 71, November 17, 2007. 35,400 subscribers.
Report on
Teaching Mission to Kenya ,
Issue 70, October 13, 2007. 37,051 subscribers.
Announcing Psalms Bible Study ,
Issue 69, August 25, 2007. 37,682 subscribers.
Announcing Teaching Mission to
Eldoret, Kenya , Sept 26-30, Issue 68, 37,683 subscribers.
"Just What Is the Gospel?"
Issue 67, July 21, 2007. 37,663, subscribers.
"The Thief on the Other Cross: A Monologue,"
Issue 66, April 2, 2007. 35,946 subscribers.
"How Can
God Die?" and announcement of
Resurrection and
Easter Faith Bible study , Issue 65, March 1, 2007. 34,773
subscribers. "Easter Morning after the Storm," a story of Mary
Magdalene, and announcement of
Resurrection and
Easter Faith Bible study , Issue 64, February 10, 2007, 36,061
subscribers. Lent and Easter stories, articles, and Bible studies
and announcement of the
Lamb of
God Video Kit (DVD) for small groups . Issue 63, January 26,
2007."Who Are You, Little Boy?" A Christmas poem. Issue 62,
December 21, 2006.
Early Christian Symbols in the Catacombs and announcement of
Ephesians Bible
Study , Issue 61, August 14, 2006. Subscribers: 31,604. How
to Improve Your Personal Bible Study ,
Bible Study Book Recommendations , and announcement of
Ephesians Bible
Study , Issue 60, July 7, 2006. Subscribers: 31,259.
The Da Vinci Code: Sloppy and Prejudiced Church History ,
and announcement of Lord's Supper study, Issue 59, April 25,
2006. Subscribers: 29,761.
"Resurrection? Prove It to Me!,"
Issue 58, April 12, 2006. Subscribers: 29,612. Anncouncement of
Lord's Supper online Bible study.
"They Call Him Immanuel," Issue 57, December 19, 2005,
Subscribers: 27,325. "Bitter Winter, Better Thanksgiving, the story of Miles
Standish," Issue 56, November 21, 2005. Announcement of
Names and Titles of
God Bible study, Subscribers: 25,296.
"The Great Earthworm Race,"
Issue 55, September 5, 2005. Subscribers:
24,158."St. Patrick's
Breastplate" and annoucement of
Great Prayers of
the Bible study, Issue 54, July 30, 2005, Subscribers: 23,740
"Eyewitness to Palm Sunday,"
Issue 53, March 20, 2005. Subscribers: 21,960.
"Malchus,
the Slave Whose Ear Was Cut Off" and announcement of
Philippians Bible
Study , Issue 52, March 6, 2005. Subscribers: 21,623.
"Break Up Your Fallow Ground," Issue 51, December 30,
2004. Subscribers: 20,815.
"The Story of Silent Night, Stille Nacht" and
"Hark, the Herald Angels Sing:
The Gospel in Charles
Wesley's Christmas Carol," Issue 50, December 21, 2004.
Subscribers:
"The Extra Electric Train" and announcing the
James: Practical Christianity Bible Study . Issue 49, December 18, 2005. Subscribers: 21,881.
"The Cutting Edge," Issue 48, August 28, 2004, Subscribers: 20,158.
"Tennis Mirrors Christian Life," Issue 47, July 3, 2004, Subscribers: 20,322.
"How to Survive Ungratefulness and Vanquish It with Thanksgiving," Issue 46, May 26, 2004, Subscribers: 21,091.
"Feed My Sheep — An Easter Story," Issue 45, April 8, 2004. Subscribers: 21,032.
"Don't Write 'New Year's' in Old English Script," Issue 44, January 3, 2004. Subscribers: 21,880.
"God's Shepherd," Issue 43, December 18, 2003. Subscribers: 22,637.
"Don't Despise the Day of Small Things," Issue 42, September 3, 2003, Subscribers: 25,000.
"The Healer without Latex Gloves," Issue 41, August 18, 2003. Subscribers: 27,000.
"A Tiny Portion from the Feast" and
"Seeking," Issue 40, April 28, 2003, Subscribers: 31,646.
"Learning Faith from Doubting Thomas," Issue 39, April 12, 2003, Subscribers: 32,000.
"Common Participants at the Table," Issue 38, March 2, 2003, Subscribers: 31,685
"The Cradle," Issue 37, Dec 20, 2002, Subscribers: 31,841
"Pray ... with Thanksgiving," Issue 36, Nov 24, 2002, Subscribers: 30,860
"Take the Handle Off the Broad St. Pump," Issue 35, June 28, 2002, Subscribers: 30,667.
"A Soldier's View of the Tomb," Issue 34, March 19, 2002. Subscribers: 28,946.
"Joseph's Letter Home," Issue 33, December 16, 2001. Subscribers: 27,063.
"The Thanksgiving Story of the Sterile Food Tree," Issue 32, November 23, 2001. Subscribers: 26,515.
"Galilean Teacher Seen Complicit in Own Execution," Issue 31, April 14, 2001. Subscribers: 25,071
"A Flesh-and-Blood Christmas Miracle," Issue 30, December 24, 2000. Subscribers: 27,901.
"Indian Aid and a Blessed Thanksgiving," Issue 29, November 18, 2000. Subscribers: 26,879
"Not One of Them Empty-Handed," Issue 28, September 2, 2000. Subscribers: 25,469.
"Four Reasons Why I Believe in the Trinity," Issue 27, August 22, 2000. Subscribers: 25,476.
"I Have Seen the Lord", Issue 26, April 21, 2000. Subscribers: 23,872.
"10 Tips for Raising a Darling Heathen Child," Issue 25, January 25, 2000. Subscribers: 21,866.
"Two Constants in the New Millennium," Issue 24, December 30, 1999. Subscribers: 21,063
JesusWalk Update and short story,
"Shepherds, Angels, and a Manger,"
The Joyful Heart , Issue 23, December 20, 1999. Subscribers: 20,660
JesusWalk Update and
"Born in Bethlehem," a Christmas exposition of Luke 2:1-7.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 22, December 8, 1999. Subscribers: 20,329
Introducing JesusWalk Bible Study , and
"Mary's First Lesson In Discipleship," a Christmas exposition of Luke 1:26-38.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 21, December 3, 1999. Subscribers: 20,581.
"Don't Cling to the Firewood," encouragement to courage and faith in the midst of change,
The Joyful Heart , Issue 20, November 27, 1999. Subscribers: 20,274
"Don't Ask the Blessing, Offer One..." thoughts on Thanksgiving, and blessing God before our meals.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 19, November 15, 1999. Subscribers: 19,760
"Scared to Death of Smiling," thoughts on fear, faith, and smiles, and an announcement of the
Letter of James Bible study. The Joyful Heart ,
Issue 18, August 24, 1999. Subscribers: 18,337
"The Jericho Connection," a Good Friday short story,
The Joyful Heart , Issue 17, March 27, 1999. Subscribers: 16,564
Announcing Manifesto: Sermon on the Mount Bible study,
The Joyful Heart , Issue 16, January 11, 1999. Subscribers: 14,748.
"Overflowing with Thanksgiving," a Thanksgiving meditation on Colossians 2:6-7.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 15, November 20, 1998. Subscribers: 13,343.
"Apply Fertilizer Liberally — Suggestions for a Quiet Time" gives tips for establishing a devotional time. I also review John C. Maxwell's book
The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership The Joyful Heart , Issue 14, September 6, 1998. Subscribers: 12,279.
"The Day Peter Ran" is a short story that looks at the Resurrection of Jesus from Peter's perspective.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 13, April 6, 1998. Subscribers: 9,991.
"Smiling Outside, Lost Within" examines struggles and healing illustrated by the woman with the flow of blood.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 12, February 8, 1998. Subscribers: 8,515
"Walkers," thoughts on discipleship and walking with God.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 11, January 7, 1998. Subscribers: 7,879
"Boys, Burlap, and Christmas," How boy-shepherd burlap teaches us more about Christmas than girl-angel satin.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 10, December 23, 1997. Subscribers: 7,555
"Will You Lead Us In Prayer?" How to minister as you pray in public.
The Joyful Heart , Issue 9, November 6, 1997.
"Does Your Church Run a Spiritual Sweatshop?,"
Issue 8, October 24, 1997.
Invitation to Ephesians Bible Study , and short story,
"Jesus, You Can Use My Boat,"
Issue 7, October 3, 1997.
Invitation to the
"Jesus and the Kingdom of God Bible Study,"
Issue 6, June 15, 1997.
The Miracle in These Hands ,
Issue 5, April 2, 1997. Includes update on Internet Bible study experiments. Circulation: 2,988.
Mary, Servant of the Lord: A Story of the Annunciation ,
Issue 4, December 4, 1996. Circulation: 1,552.
A Leper's Thanksgiving , Bible study update,
Issue 3, November 23, 1996.
Invitation to WebChat Bible Study Experiment,
Issue 2, Sept 8, 1996. You can also visit the
Joyful Heart Bible Studies home page.
"The Most Unexpected People,"
Issue 1, July 14, 1996
Editor
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson is the editor.
Since 1976 he has served as an American Baptist minister, having pastored churches in Los Angeles and Rocklin, California. He holds degrees from Occidental College, Los Angeles, and Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.
Charity
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Christians. You probably won't agree with everything you read;
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Frequency
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especially during holiday periods.
Writers
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May God richly bless you, and grant you a joyful heart.
Dr. Ralph F. Wilson, Editor
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