For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. Psalm 30:5 (ESV) The phrase “joy is a form of resistance” emphasizes the idea that experiencing and expressing joy can be a powerful act of defiance against adversity, oppression, or despair. It suggests that joy is not… Read More
A Life’s Worth of Parenting
Grandparenting begins with parenting,but parenting doesn’t end with grandparenting. The constant needs of toddlers, to the sass and angst of junior high,and the eye-rolling or still-a-kidness of teens gives way to young adultswho know all the right ways to do things. Consistent adulting takes its toll, on your grownup kids,and parents help fill the gaps,… Read More
Bible Doodle: Zephanian 3:19b
Are you down in the dumps? Are you afraid? Are you discouraged with life? Praise God. If you just can’t think of anything, read a psalm, sing a hymn, do the motions to an old Sunday School tune and belt it out. Keep going. Remember all the things He has done for you. Say thank… Read More
Begin with Praise
Someone walked by my table in the coffee shop and asked, “How are you?”I answered, “I’m good, thanks.”“Glad to hear it,” he said in passing. “Am I really?” I asked myself, looking at my hand and remembered:Thumb: Praise God in every situation.Pointer: and my faith will ignite and burn brightly,Tall Finger: so that I can… Read More
Live Life Laughing
Do you know why British people all pronounce the word as “Bri’ish?”Because they drank all the “t” Every day I take my cow and a walk through the vineyard.I herd it through the grapevine. Penguins produce an oil that helps their feather retain warmth.So, it follows that an oily bird gets the warm. Doctor: Do… Read More
Live Life Laughing
You, yes, YOU, are invited to an interactive opportunity, an exercise in laughter through visuals. I’ll supply the visuals—you bring the laughter. Practice making these faces. You never know when a kid will walk by and look at you. Now look around. Anybody looking? Anybody laughing?
Bible Doodle: 1 Corinthians 13:2
When Jesus was on the earth, He didn’t insist that others meet a certain standard to earn His love and presence. He remembered creating everyone in the image of Himself, His Father, and the Holy Spirit. He loved them even at their most unloveable. Lord, help me to love as you do.
