GodReflection: The Ultimate IN Sider. In the previous post, we saw the apostle Paul place importance on our insider position in Christ. He tells us that’s where…… Read more “An In Christ Tribute To Aunt Edna”
Tag: joy
Life Buoys
No one else can really know how sad or happy you are –Proverbs 14:10/CEV Joy is like a buoy to me. It’s the container for all emotions.…… Read more “Life Buoys”
The Ties That Bind Us
A cheerful look brings joy to the heart;good news makes for good health. –Proverbs 15:30 Recently I was in a Bible class on the book of Daniel.…… Read more “The Ties That Bind Us”
Focusing on Forever
Give thanks to the God of heaven, For His lovingkindness (graciousness, mercy, compassion) endures forever. –Psalm 136:26 A few years ago I read Ted Dekker’s The Forgotten…… Read more “Focusing on Forever”
Advent: Week 3 – Joy
The third candle in advent symbolizes Joy. Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. About that time some wise men from…… Read more “Advent: Week 3 – Joy”
Things Go Better With God
I see God in the results of my goals and prayers when I include Him in the process. I also see him most when talking about God’s…… Read more “Things Go Better With God”
The Conversation Connection
My sister introduced me to Comedians in Cars with Coffee (CCC). They are short comedy sketches where Jerry Seinfeld takes comedians in unique, vintage or unusual cars…… Read more “The Conversation Connection”
God The Nurturer
GodReflection: God The Nurturer Only a perfect God is worthy of worship. Each day when God gifts me with another morning of life I grow in my…… Read more “God The Nurturer”
I Bring my Praise, Joy and Thankfulness to God
GodReflection: Is Worship for God or for Me? Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Psalms 95:6). Worship Him…… Read more “I Bring my Praise, Joy and Thankfulness to God”
Generous Generosity: More than Money
GodReflection: Power Word Wednesday Jesus taught generosity by his walk and by his parables. I was born into a generous family. I don’t suppose I thought much…… Read more “Generous Generosity: More than Money”
Path Words to the Holy: Activist
GodReflection: Power Words Those who meet God on the go find themselves on the Activist Pathway. These are the worker bees. Churches and civic groups love them.…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Activist”
Path Words to the Holy: Expressive
GodReflection: Power Words The Expressive pathway like the Art pathway adds texture to the rest of us reserved Christ followers. Those who walk the expressive pathway deserve…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Expressive”
Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver
GodReflection: Power Words God used special “feeling” strands to wire Caregivers. It is a unique gift. I know because I’m married to one. I probably wouldn’t take…… Read more “Path Words to the Holy: Caregiver”
Little Tyke Joy
GodReflection: Power Words So I say, walk by the Spirit—the fruit of the Spirit is joy—Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with…… Read more “Little Tyke Joy”
I’m Tired of Loss
GodReflection: Power Words It’s a promise: “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for…… Read more “I’m Tired of Loss”
Risen – Raised – Risen
GodReflection: Power Words “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here.” – Angel “Just as Christ was raised…… Read more “Risen – Raised – Risen”
My Secret Key
GodReflection: Power Words God creates—he never makes copies. At birth, God gave me a secret key. It is one of a kind. It only opens one lock.…… Read more “My Secret Key”
Power of Dawn
GodReflection: Power Words Dawn begins at the horizon with hues of soft blues, yellows, oranges, reds, and pinks. There is nothing like a slow minute-by-minute witness of…… Read more “Power of Dawn”
Power of Home
GodReflection: Power Words With each new day, I find “home,” growing as a power word guiding my walk. The power of the word home increased from a…… Read more “Power of Home”
God Show Me Joy
I don’t have the foggiest idea who God used to write the book of Hebrews. It is the pepper-upper letter for Jesus’ followers. The original audience lived at…… Read more “God Show Me Joy”
Reproducible
The church is what it is. It is not reproducible. There is only one church. Jesus is building it. What is reproducible is a Christ follower. One…… Read more “Reproducible”