Tag: Joy
Comfort and Joy
Christmastime is one of the most cherished seasons for many. The lights, the snow, the cozy fireplaces, gifts, and the music are all part of what make up the festivities. There are certain songs that I question, like “Little Drummer Boy.” If I had just given birth in a stable, I do not think that… View Article
Are You Happy?
21A, window seat was where I was while aboard my flight home from visiting friends. I was sitting behind a family with two small children. My initial thought was that it was going to be a loud journey. Being a teacher, I was okay with it- used to it even. However, before we ascended,… View Article
Joy in the Mourning
The English language has so many really strange rules. There are, however, some really cool things I can get on board with. For instance, I love homophones. It’s so interesting to me that two words can sound exactly the same but be spelled differently and have a different meaning. One Saturday over oatmeal the Lord… View Article
The Address of Joy
”For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Romans 14:17). Where does joy live? The verse above is given in the context of a statement and also as a promise. For Paul is declaring whenever you begin to understand the Kingdom, these things… View Article
I woke up early on a spring morning and peeked out the window to see a fresh blanket of snow on our lawn. Three short days earlier, we had one glimpse of spring where birds began warming up their voices, and the sun began stretching out its rays. I even broke out my bike and… View Article