The Joy I Choose

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, The fruit of the womb is a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior, So are the...

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 About a year ago a friend...

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 As you may...

“After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is...

"Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust...

"They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are...

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting...

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." Colossians 3:15 May God...

"...The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." Psalm 19:1 I have always loved John Denver. Maybe...

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3 Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch is a place where you feel something...

"Then the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate." Luke 23:1 Don’t you hate it when you get a song stuck in your head? It runs...

"When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy." Psalm 94:19 I wear a gold cross around my neck. I don’t wear it...

"...for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy." Psalm 63:7 I have numerous blogs in the works, but...

"Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure." Psalm 147:5 Recently I visited a Portland landmark: the...

“...I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3 Hey… God? Yes. I need to talk to...

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps." Proverbs 16:9 In elementary school, my favorite day of...

"...What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes." James 4:14 I was recently reviewing some of my...

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." 1 Peter 4:48 You have done all the right things and...

“I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.” Psalm 9:1 When I was ten years old, I...

"Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom, get...