The Joy I Choose

"For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." ...

“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord...

“Send out your light and your truth; let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy hill and to your dwelling!” Psalm 43:3 There is a...

"God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the Israelites: 'I AM has sent me to you.''" Exodus 3:14 Why do you...

"...so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose...

"And let us not grow weary of doing good..." Galatians 6:9 My dad is a very wise man. I have learned countless lessons from him but...

“...for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 Happy anniversary to me! This week I celebrate the one year anniversary of...

“A person's words can be life-giving water; words of true wisdom are as refreshing as a bubbling brook.” Proverbs 18:4 I am a bookworm. ...

"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and...

“...though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” ...

“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” Exodus 14:14 Imagine if you can, a four-month old Golden Retriever puppy. He...

"...for we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 I don’t have a blog topic for this week… I don’t have anything to write...

"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23 I was recently reminded of a fable by Aesop about a dog and his...

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."...

"The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good." Proverbs 15:3 I have a really old dog. He is sweet, but...

“But the greatest of these is love”. 1 Corinthians 13:13 Can you ever really have too much of a good thing? Really? I love chocolate. ...

"He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from...

"The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy." Proverbs 12:22 There is a “get to know you” game called...

Sunday The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the...

"He is before all things, and in him all things hold together." Colossians 1:17 Recently, I was watching a show on Netflix called The...