O Lord, because You came,we have access to hope, joy, peace, and Love. Finding You in the manger,making room for You in our hearts,opens our lives to all Your blessings. We love because He first loves us.1John 4:19 Photo by Ben White on Unsplash Praying you discover and experience His love for you!Amen. Feature Image… Continue reading Christmas: A blessing of grace.
Category: Joy
Wonder-full Rest
Finding rest in everyday life — troubles to triumph and everything in between. You make known to me the path of life;in your presence there is fullness of joy;at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.Psalm 16:11 ESV The elusive nature of rest. Rest. It’s a rare commodity in a busy demanding world where everything depends on us. Photo by… Continue reading Wonder-full Rest
joy… in five o’clock traffic…
It was an odd moment... Five o'clock traffic... slow moving... taking two rotations of red to make it through lights at intersections... Who finds joy in that...? Huh... I did... That unexpected... unreasonable joy... bubbling up in the midst of what most would be cursing about... God's presence felt so near... Splendor and majesty are… Continue reading joy… in five o’clock traffic…
december 19…
She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 NIV84 Mary and Joseph had to make room... because there was no room for them in Bethlehem... room... place... translated from the Greek... topos... meaning... 1 place, any portion or space marked off, as… Continue reading december 19…
december 6…
"Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior who is Christ the Lord. ..." ...Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. Luke 10-11, 19 ESV The angel… Continue reading december 6…