The Way Jesus Died
What if while Jesus was being crucified he would’ve gotten angry at the people who tortured him? Imagine if he would’ve said things like, “Father,…
Tag: Joy!
Thankfulness: The Way to Holiness and Happiness
The Lord Jesus Christ is holy and happy and so are his students. Holiness and happiness go together. In the Bible we read, “The disciples were…
I was “Strong but Stupid!” (Trying vs Training)
Two years ago I was riding 25 miles on my bike as fast as I could in my first Olympic Triathlon and I was soon…
My Joy and My Delight
What is your joy and delight in life? A good way to know is to see how you respond to trials. The Psalmist’s Song in…
Smile, Play, and Laugh with Jesus!
We developed this Scripture meditation for our Soul Care Groups.
Rejoice in the Lord!
“Rejoice in the Lord!” “Rejoice in the Lord!” Again and again praises, prayers, prophecies, and principles in the Bible invite us to “Rejoice in the…
Prevent Burnout: Be a Mary-nated Martha!
“But Martha was distracted with much serving” (Luke 10:40, ESV). Do these words haunt you? They do me. Like Martha I have given my life…
Morning and Evening Prayer
In Psalm 65 David sings out to the Lord, “Where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy” (verse 8). Where does…
Songs of Joy!
On a retreat at the Prince of Peace Abbey a few years ago I was taking a walk and praying from Psalm 65. Down the…
Smile and Skip to Hear God’s Voice!
In Psalm 29 David praises the God of glory whose voice thunders over the waters and flashes like lightning. Like the waves of the sea,…