Worshipping the Wonderful One By, Wendy M. “Why do you ask my name, seeing it is wonderful?” (Judges 13:18) I never thought of going to…
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From Fear to Joy
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 JoyPsalm 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 JoyFocusing 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 JoyFear 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 LordA 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 WayWeeping May Tarry for the Night, but Joy Comes With the Morning
Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5b Everything seems worse in the middle of the night. Whether physical or…
View More Weeping May Tarry for the Night, but Joy Comes With the MorningRest in Hope
I have a love/hate relationship with hope. I love the possibility of a hope fulfilled. I hate the fear of disappointment. I remember loving hope,…
View More Rest in HopeLife’s Soundtrack
Soaring melodies. Pulsing rhythms. The Pandora Gladiator station pounds epic movie scores through the seams of the garage, and I half expect to see heroic…
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