Weeping lasts for a day, but joy comes in the mourning. That is not a typo. I intentionally changed morning to mourning, because I believe that mourning is cleansing. After the post yesterday about my friend losing his wife, I thought it a suitable time to share. Mourning is healthy. We are designed to weep. … Continue reading Joy in the Mourning
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The Covenant of Joy
A personal contract. A commitment. An agreement. That’s what a covenant is. It usually is accompanied by signs and oaths and ceremonies. While Abraham was childless, God made a covenant that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. Before Abraham, there was a covenant with Adam. Baby Jesus was the beginning of a … Continue reading The Covenant of Joy
Laughter
There is something infectious about joy when it bubbles over. Have you ever been in a situation where you couldn’t stop laughing? Literally, could not stop? My mind goes back to childhood in church giggling to the point my friends and I were called out from the pulpit. (You know who you are!) I was … Continue reading Laughter
Finding Joy
Joy to the world, the Lord has come. Let Earth receive her King. If only it were that easy. If only we could all receive him. The joy of the Lord is our strength. Do you feel strong? Maybe you’re missing his joy. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice! Always? Even … Continue reading Finding Joy
Run to Joy
I couldn’t get there fast enough. None of us could. We were running and laughing. People we passed thought we had had too much to drink. Even we wondered if we had been seeing things. I mean how many people see angels, much less talk to them? Our terror turned to joy once the CHOIR … Continue reading Run to Joy
Joy Comes
Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning. (Psalm 30:4) One of my favorite scriptures because it promises joy. After weeping comes joy. There is so much weeping these days, but finally the joy candle is glowing! Joy is different from peace. It is even different than the hope of joy. … Continue reading Joy Comes
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