What good is a far off God?

Gratefully, I am attending a small neighborhood Bible study with a few other women seeking to know God more intimately. Weโ€™re just beginning a study which proposes that we choose joy. The teacher, in our first lesson, held out a premise from Scripture that we are invited to consider. Was Jesus purely a man of … Continue reading What good is a far off God?

Wisdom Wednesday.08

โ€œCome to me with your ears wide open. Listen, and you will find life. I will make an everlasting covenant with you. I will give you all the unfailing love I promised to David.โ€œโ€ญโ€ญIsaiahโ€ฌ โ€ญ55โ€ฌ:โ€ญ1โ€ฌ-โ€ญ3โ€ฌ โ€ญNLTโ€ฌโ€ฌ Iโ€™m in awe of people who listen well. There are particular people in my life, and I sincerely thank … Continue reading Wisdom Wednesday.08

Glass 2/3 full?

Have you ever been asked this question: Are you a glass half full or glass half empty kind of person? Probably most of us have been asked this question as part of an ice breaker type activity within a social group setting. Itโ€™s supposed to be a rudimentary test of our overall bent towards optimism … Continue reading Glass 2/3 full?

Love Sees the Face of Hope

And rejoices in Godโ€™s unfailing goodness! Two of the people I love to read about at Christmas are people I consider as some of the unsung heroes. They are the backstage persevering servants of God who prayed to get to see the fulfillment of Godโ€™s promised Messiah. They were born and called of God to … Continue reading Love Sees the Face of Hope

Happy isโ€ฆ

When are you most happy? Circumstances that include celebration bring the biggest smile to my face. And if dancing is included then Iโ€™m beside myself with laughter, endorphins free falling from my brain. Celebrating makes me happy. Happy isโ€ฆ long anticipated joy! The birth of a baby A wedding after a lengthy engagement A clear … Continue reading Happy isโ€ฆ

Wisdom Wednesday.07

TAV โ€May my cry come before you, Lord; give me understanding according to your word. May my supplication come before you; deliver me according to your promise. May my lips overflow with praise, for you teach me your decrees. May my tongue sing of your word, for all your commands are righteous. May your hand … Continue reading Wisdom Wednesday.07

Joy Desires To Be Voiced

Have you ever felt so elated, so excited over a bit of good news that you couldnโ€™t wait to tell someone? Maybe you think that you will just share with your bestie and no one else, but then another friend comes along and you just canโ€™t stop yourself from sharing the good news! And so … Continue reading Joy Desires To Be Voiced