Category: Joy

“Look Into The Eyes of Your God”

Living in reality is not easy. We have so many distractions that can cause us to pay attention to things that are passing away and will not last. They are real for the moment, but they are temporary. They may even be dramatic events. Eclipse of the sun In the last few days we experienced … Continue reading “Look Into The Eyes of Your God” →

“Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ”

Sometimes I come across a story that really startles me, that knocks me back, even convicts me. As I read it, I may not initially be convicted, but gradually I come to realize that woe, this applies to me. You may recall when Nathan the prophet told David the story of the rich landowner who … Continue reading “Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ” →

“WE ARE SO BLESSED”

The grace of God allows you to do things you just couldn’t do on your own. It doesn’t make it easy, it makes it possible. Personally I’d prefer that grace would make things easy and enjoyable and funny and cheerful and wonderful. Ultimately doing the will of God thru God’s grace, makes it all those … Continue reading “WE ARE SO BLESSED” →

“Mercy—Our Companion During Christmas”

As we approach the final moments before Christmas, let’s focus on the approach that can carry us through this great season and beyond with joy. May our attitude to others (family, friends, acquaintances) be the same as God’s attitude toward us. Namely, that we show mercy and forgiveness toward others… especially those that might even … Continue reading “Mercy—Our Companion During Christmas” →

Getting Ready For Christmas

Wow, Advent is racing to a close and Christmas is almost hear. I really don’t feel ready. Hey, I’ve bought some presents and we have the tree up and ready to decorate…plans for Christmas dinners are moving ahead, but I just don’t feel ready.  Our choir prepared well and we had a wonderful Advent/Christmas concert and … Continue reading Getting Ready For Christmas →

“Don’t Be So Serious”

Communications is becoming a lost art. You can have the best message in the world, but if you can’t get it across, it’s of no value.  I watched some of the Republican Presidential debate the other night. Heeding my mother’s advice to never discuss religion or politics, I won’t delve too deeply into the content of … Continue reading “Don’t Be So Serious” →

July 5, 1969—Seems Like Yesterday

Originally Posted July 5, 2021... this BLOG is still accurate except we've now been married 54 years with 41 grandchildren and one great grandchild... and hopefully more to come. God is good. Today is our 52nd wedding anniversary… in some ways, it seems like yesterday. As I think of our life today with our children and … Continue reading July 5, 1969—Seems Like Yesterday →

“It’s Gonna Be Okay”

Life can be hard, at times very hard. But you know what, “It’s gonna be okay”. With the Lord at our side, it’s gonna be okay….all will be well with our souls” Wipe those tears away because our Lord will have the last word… and that word will be joy and peace and happiness and … Continue reading “It’s Gonna Be Okay” →