Choosing Joy This Year

Joy, unspeakable joy, An overflowing well, No tongue can tell Joy, unspeakable joy, Rises in my soul, Never lets me go So says the Chris Tomlin chorus of “Joy To The World” by Isaac Watts. This Christmas season choosing joy seems more difficult than Continue reading Choosing Joy This Year

Faith Over Fear

The viral illness that hit me three weeks ago is gone. I hadn’t had a serious one in three years. It may or may not have been COVID-19; testing was done late enough after onset to yield a false negative, Continue reading Faith Over Fear

Sappy Seasonal Movies

‘Tis the season for sappy movies. A friend posted that she had tried to watch them and just found them laughable. This godly woman knows what real love is. She and her husband have a highly successful marriage. I suspect Continue reading Sappy Seasonal Movies

He Rejoices Over Us With Singing

I can hear Bob Fitts sing it: “He rejoices over us with singing, He rejoices over us with joy.” Brent Chambers wrote “The Lord Our God Is With Us” and it appeared on “The Lord Reigns” Integrity Hosanna! led by Continue reading He Rejoices Over Us With Singing

Speaking Truth In Love

Speaking the truth in love has been a phrase that always pertained to impending correction in my mind. I am realizing that there is also a connotation of positivity to be found in the scripture. Lunch with a friend who Continue reading Speaking Truth In Love

Worshiping Warriors

Isolation marks this season for many of us, especially those who live alone, as I do. God provides a unique connection for me five days a week that has made all the difference in my attitude and ability to not Continue reading Worshiping Warriors

Remembering Hope Never Disappoints

Romans 5:5 Such hope [in God’s promises] never disappoints us, because God’s love has been abundantly poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us.  Amplified Bible (AMP)Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. Continue reading Remembering Hope Never Disappoints

Choices of the Heart

Visiting family reminds me of how much I need relationships. My recent visit to my sister and brother-in-law’s home also reminded me of my need for beautiful and natural surroundings. It had been a year since I’d seen any of Continue reading Choices of the Heart

Small Gestures

I realize part of what I’m missing during this pandemic quarantine period. I am missing the small gestures. I ran across a video challenge from Matthew Hussey, a relationship coach, to begin to make the small gestures for people who Continue reading Small Gestures