It’s the time of year for Christmas movies and my absolute favorite is A Charlie Brown Christmas. I still get chills during the speech that…
View More From Fear to JoyCategory: Friday Devotionals
Psalm 103
Today in church we sang Matt Redman’s 10,000 Reasons and I stood in the back of the sanctuary, as usual, with my toddler on my…
View More Psalm 103Choosing Joy
“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” (James 1:2 NIV) I fell asleep to the gentle…
View More Choosing JoyMake Me A Blessing
The alarm went off this morning and I struggled to open my eyes. I could see the start of a beautiful sunrise, but it was…
View More Make Me A BlessingFocusing on Joy
“For you make me glad by your deeds, Lord; I sing for joy at what your hands have done.” (Psalm 92:4 NIV) During our…
View More Focusing on JoyA Walk as God’s Creation
It is fall! This is the time temperatures cool down to a lovely temperature that requires jeans, sweatshirts, and a fire in the fireplace. These…
View More A Walk as God’s CreationFear God, Wait for the Lord
11 For the Lord spoke thus to me with his strong hand upon me, and warned me not to walk in the way of this…
View More Fear God, Wait for the LordShouts of Joy
Sometimes life just goes on day after day, always the same. As an introvert and perfectionist, normal days that go by without any disruption are…
View More Shouts of JoyA Still More Excellent Way
We want to serve God, and we want to enjoy doing it. After all, Psalm 100:1-2 says, “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the…
View More A Still More Excellent WaySeason of Thankfulness Begins Now!
October is just around the corner with cooler temps, bonfires, fall colors, and warm and cozy smells. Let’s not forget it is also Pastor Appreciation…
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