Tag: #Joy

DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: REST AND REFRESH

FRIDAY, WEEK THREE: JOY As we now rest and refresh ourselves in the Joy of God in Christ, I share a post from my blogger friends, Don and Jo. When I read the post, I was profoundly touched by their beautiful example of the… Continue Reading “DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: REST AND REFRESH”

DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: FURNISH

WEDNESDAY, WEEK THREE: JOY What inspires your Joy? Many of our homes are now furnished with joyful decorations of the season; what “furnishings” might be added to your heart-room as reminders of God’s presence with us, our Joy in Christ? Do you envision festive… Continue Reading “DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: FURNISH”

DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: REARRANGE

MONDAY, WEEK THREE: JOY How will we rearrange our heart-rooms with space, our priorities with time, for the Joy of God in Christ? With a few schedule changes, how might we find time for practices that add meaning, delight, and creativity to life, that… Continue Reading “DELIGHT OUR HEARTS WITH JOY: REARRANGE”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: PERSEVERANCE

Grandchild so freesmall sizeimmense glee,playing the gameand undaunted, attemptingnumerous timesyet never to score.Finding the joyand insightful, beholdinghow both game and lifehold so much in store.You have becomean example for me. Grandchild so wisegreat examplesmall size,facing each challengeand determined, pursuingwith smile on your faceand glint… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: PERSEVERANCE”

ADVENT JOY: FROM FINISH TO FULFILL

JOY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE IN OUR DAILY LIVING(Friday, December 16th) Finish: to bring to completion or issue; to come to the end of a course, task, or undertaking Fulfill: to bring to an end; to develop the full potential of; to convert into reality… Continue Reading “ADVENT JOY: FROM FINISH TO FULFILL”

JOY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

WHAT IS JOY? Sunday, December 11th (Each day this week, we will be focusing on the difference Joy makes in our lives.) If you have an Advent wreath, you may light the Hope, Peace, and Joy candles. Our next gift, Advent Joy, also makes… Continue Reading “JOY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE”

YOU ARE SO VERY GOOD

I am taking a break from the “Notice and Discover” series today, just to remind you how very good you are. I had been reflecting on my blog posts over the years, noticing how my soul-searching has often sought new ways to deepen in… Continue Reading “YOU ARE SO VERY GOOD”