The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (John 10:10 AMPC) Isn’t it interesting how whenever we’re in the middle of a celebration, something “suddenly” happens that tries to steal our joy? I’ve noticedContinue reading “The Joy Thief”
Category Archives: Joy
Oh Boy!
His daughter-in-law, the wife of Phinehas, was pregnant and near the time of delivery. When she heard the news that the ark of God had been captured and that her father-in-law and her husband were dead, she went into labor and gave birth, but was overcome by her labor pains. As she was dying, the womenContinue reading “Oh Boy!”
Your Resurrection is Coming!
The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. “Sir,” they said, “we remember that while he was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’ So give the order for the tomb to be made secure until the third day. Otherwise, his disciples mayContinue reading “Your Resurrection is Coming!”
Offline for Five Months
When the course of his priestly assignment was completed, he went back home. It wasn’t long before his wife, Elizabeth, conceived. She went off by herself for five months, relishing her pregnancy. “So, this is how God acts to remedy my unfortunate condition!” she said. (Luke 1:24-25 MSG) In our social media driven world, we’reContinue reading “Offline for Five Months”
Love Always Protects
[Love] always protects. (1 Corinthians 13:7 NIV) This little guy thinks he’s everyone’s protector. He waits for everyone to get home and greets them with joy. At night, he stays by the door to ensure everyone’s safe. This is Milo. We find it incredible that a little dog like that can have such love andContinue reading “Love Always Protects”
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The Gift of Praise
“Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed his people.” (Luke 1:68 NIV) We find several people offering the gift of praise in the nativity story. We hear… Mary praising God in a song, also known as “The Magnificat:” And Mary said: “My soul glorifies the LordContinue reading “The Gift of Praise”
Jesus: The Gift We Needed
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16 NIV) Ever since our twin nephews were born, we’ve gone to their parents for gift suggestions because they know what the boys need best. Of course weContinue reading “Jesus: The Gift We Needed”
Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your CHRISTmas!
The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows). (John 10:10 AMPC) I first fell in love with the story of How The Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss while teaching SundayContinue reading “Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your CHRISTmas!”
Don’t Be a Scrooge, Celebrate the SeaSON!
You will fill me with joy in your presence. (Psalm 16:11 NIV) Last month, I ran into Ebenezer Scrooge. And while I was trying to take a picture with him, true to his character, Scrooge pointed to the Christmas activities around us and asked me if I was into all this “bah humbug” and afterContinue reading “Don’t Be a Scrooge, Celebrate the SeaSON!”
Rising with the Son 