Sometimes a good day starts with a simple choice before you even get out of bed that it's going to be a good day no matter what happens. This past week has been one in which sin and its impact on the world has been making itself very clear. From personal issues all the way… Continue reading A weary world…rejoices
Category: Joy
A Little Bit of Heaven on Earth
A few weeks ago I was talking with a friend of mine about some advice his parents had given him: "Live now on earth as if you're already in heaven." Because eternal life doesn't have to wait until earthly death, we can experience the joy and power and peace of heaven while still in the… Continue reading A Little Bit of Heaven on Earth
Joy… only in Jesus.
Joy is an interesting thing. I love joy. I'm not sure, though I understand joy. I love the ways in which God provides joy and I love to hate the ways Satan tries to steal it away. Joy is not happiness; it does not waver with circumstance. It is a sense of comfort and contentment… Continue reading Joy… only in Jesus.
Joy Protects
The concept and experience of JOY seem to be popping up everywhere. The current sermon series at FT.... conversations with friends... and now, it's suddenly appeared the last few days in my personal devotion time as I work through Kelly Minter's study on the book of Nehemiah. In yesterday's lesson on the first part of… Continue reading Joy Protects
I love my life! (And I think that’s how it’s supposed to be.)
At 11:45 this morning I passed this sign on my way back from helping run the ropes course for Operation Purple Camp at Pioneer Camp and Retreat Center: The crazy thing about this is that I drove past that same sign for the very first time exactly two years ago today at the end of… Continue reading I love my life! (And I think that’s how it’s supposed to be.)
24 Years to Celebrate
Dear Doctor, Do you remember 24 years ago when you told a young couple that their brand new baby girl wouldn't live more than a couple of hours? Do you remember saying that if she did live that her lungs probably wouldn't work properly and she'd likely have disabilities and challenges with learning? Just thought… Continue reading 24 Years to Celebrate
Deeper than my View of Grace
As I mentioned in Friday’s post I led a presentation at a middle school/high school retreat Saturday. (I meant to post this on Saturday, and even had it written, but am just now getting it posted.) Anyway, I used part of Jami Smith’s song, “Your Love is Deep” to outline our time together at the… Continue reading Deeper than my View of Grace
The August In Between
We often find ourselves talking about our lives in seasons, or stages, or as chapters in a book. A few weeks ago one phase of life (student) came to an end. This weekend new phase will officially begin (professional). And here you have... the august in between ... A celebration of 31 years of marriage… Continue reading The August In Between
Looks like NY will soon have a new Resident
Yep that’s right… in case everyone at First Trinity didn’t hear this weekend, I officially accepted my call! Check out a copy of my letter below. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ May 26, 2011 Dear Members of First Trinity Lutheran Church: What an immense blessing it has been to work and serve God with you… Continue reading Looks like NY will soon have a new Resident
An Overflow of Blessings
Too many to count today, but I’ll try anyway: Awaking to the sound of birds and all things spring. Pausing “just a few more seconds” in God’s Presence before rushing off to get ready for the day. An old dress that I haven’t worn in a long time…. so it felt like a new dress.… Continue reading An Overflow of Blessings
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