In our quest for a life filled with joy, we don’t need to be anything, do anything, or achieve anything. We only need to become better acquainted with Jesus.
Category: Joy
Joy in Truth
Once upon a time, my eight-year-old daughter made a choice. Her friends had invited her to help construct a cart. The intention was to build something large enough to carry a person. Utilizing her gift of creativity and relishing in the friendships, she labored hours on this project until the day it was completed. It…
Joy in Jesus
When I think I know what will make me happy, God stands aside, watching me, until I invite Him in.
The Joy in Knowing God
What brings a tug to your heart? What uncertainty plagues your mind? What lump of stone pokes into your soul threatening to clutch pain as a constant companion? There are things that raise an unsuspecting blood pressure and lengthen sleepless nights. In the morning, I am weary and drained and despairing. But as I reach…
Joy in Connection
When feeling lonely, the solution isn’t the digital world… it’s found in how God created us… to embrace human connection.
Joy in Exhaustion
A blaring siren sounded in my ear. The clock read 2:37 AM. This familiar medical alarm emitted from my phone on my nightstand. I rose to deliver juice to my loved one – the remedy for low blood sugar. I focused on her glucose monitor, trying to force myself to fully wake up so I…
The Joy of Rest
Have you ever overwhelmed your schedule, almost beyond your limits? Beyond the startling revelation there is nothing to do, what do you feel when you finally stop? Do you feel a deep sense of relief? God created us to work hard. He knew we would get a deep sense of satisfaction from a job well-done….
Good and Perfect Gifts
When life get crazy, it’s time for a heart check. What can I be grateful for today?
The Joy of Being Chosen
The desire to be chosen, to feel special, and treasured and loved is one of our deepest desires. Did you know God chose you?
The Bumper Sticker
It’s amazing how often God wants to speak to us, when we pause to listen.