Peace – Advent 2023

And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD,in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God.And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be greatto the ends of the earth.And he shall be their peace. (Micah 5:4–5) The prophet Micah spoke of a great shepherd andContinue reading “Peace – Advent 2023”

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)”

The Secret to True Happiness (Part 1)

“People always think that happiness is a faraway thing . . . complicated and hard to get.” – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn The secret to happiness is that age-old, elusive answer everyone seems to be looking for, whether they consciously realize it or not. For Francie, a young girl coming of age in theContinue reading “The Secret to True Happiness (Part 1)”

Flashback Friday – When Your House is on Fire

I have always struggled with my tongue. From arguing to sarcasm to sharp, cutting words. I have memorized and meditated on verses about the tongue and our words. I have highlighted all the Bible verses I can find about it in blinding neon yellow! I have even hung them as warning signs around my home,Continue reading “Flashback Friday – When Your House is on Fire”