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Joy vs. Sorrow

Weeping may tarry for the night, but in the presence of Emmanuel, there is fullness of joy.

For all the people wept as they heard the words of the Law. (Nehemiah 8:9b) The people sat in darkness—defeated, exiled, and in despair. Even when the Israelites were able to return to their homeland, the weight of their sin was too much to bear. They heard God’s law read aloud, but instead of itContinue reading “Advent: Joy”

Flashback Friday – Advent: Joy

Reflect on the joy of Christ as we prepare our hearts for the third Sunday of Advent.

Letters to My Children: Facing Disappointment

One of the hardest things as a parent is watching our children face disappointment, but God’s sovereignty offers encouragement.

Letters to My Children: Time Capsule

If you had to write a letter to your kids that would be sealed in a time capsule for fifty years, what would you say?

Joy – Advent 2023

Newborn babies always bring an unspeakable joy, a light behind the eyes, a glow of warmth to the heart of the one who holds them. Mary and Joseph no doubt felt this joy as they held their newborn son, Jesus. But the advent of Jesus brought a new understanding of joy. Joy is not onlyContinue reading “Joy – Advent 2023”

Flashback Friday – Danielle

On Saturday, May 10, 2014, I went to the funeral of my best friend of 10 years, Danielle. The theme that resounded throughout the service was how she lived a life that was totally sold out to Christ. In her Bible she wrote that she wanted to be a woman of grace and mercy. HerContinue reading “Flashback Friday – Danielle”

The Secret to True Happiness (Part 2)

(This post is part two of yesterday’s post The Secret to True Happiness (Part 1)) “[Happy] are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.“[Happy] are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.“[Happy] are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.“[Happy] are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirsContinue reading “The Secret to True Happiness (Part 2)”

Do You Do Well to be Angry?

So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. And he called out, “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown!” And the people of Nineveh believed God. They called for a fast and put on sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least of them. The word reachedContinue reading “Do You Do Well to be Angry?”