The Joy I Choose

“When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are...

“Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom alone is more precious than rubies and nothing...

“...weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 I woke up this morning to an absolutely beautiful...

Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. 1 Corinthians 15:58...

But Ruth said, “Don’t force me to leave you; don’t make me go home. Where you go, I go; and where you live, I’ll live. Your people are my...

...Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9...

"...Lord will reach out his hand... to reclaim the surviving remnant of his people..." Isaiah 11:11 Often there are stories that aren’t...

"Gentle words bring life and health; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 Words that we don’t use on a daily basis......

"...give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I recently heard what I...

“I am the way, the truth and the life”. John 14:6 Fear is a liar. Fear cheats the system. Fear comes to steal, destroy and kill. Fear...

Your kingdom come… Matthew 6:10 Have you ever been at a loss for words? Like, legitimately unable to find the words to speak? Moreover,...

“May the Lord show you his favor and give you peace.” Numbers 6:26 Dearest Father God, Thank you for your all encompassing favor. You...

Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. Isaiah 41:10 I have always loved the Nativity story. Even before I...

He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for...

"The voice of the Lord is powerful, the voice of the Lord is majestic." Psalm 29:4 I know what it's like to hug a lion. I know what it’s...

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14 Well, I knew...

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Psalm 118:1 Every year on Thanksgiving, after the meal is done and the...

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 When I...

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 For a long time, back when things were pre-COVID and we were allowed...

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world...