This week so many things brought me joy! My birdfeeder continues to bring joy as I watch the birds and squirrels enjoy it. I have mentioned how chronic illness has flared for weeks. God allowed an unexpected day off to get things somewhat caught up around the house. There is no way to get it…

Joy. It comes in the most unexpected places as God give us little glimpses of His care or reminds us of how much He loves us. This week, there was joy as my birdfeeder was used for the first time. Odd-looking “bird,” but it brought me joy to feed a critter in this bitter cold.…

Joy came this week in listening to stories of great Christians who were weak physically but strong spiritually. These true accounts always encourage my heart and challenge me to live for Christ in His strength each day. You may listen to them at these links: Revive Our Hearts: Word Before World Isaac Watts: The Broken…

Did you know that you can have joy in the waiting, the waiting for God to answer? We can when we focus on Jesus and trust that God knows what He is doing. A dear friend shared this with me this week. The poem is written by one of our favorite college speakers of years…

It was 6 AM, dark and rainy. I was traveling to an ER to which I had never been to before, in the country. Did I mention it was dark? I went knowing there was a good possibility that I would be hospitalized due to what was happening. I was nervous as my particular allergies…

This morning, I was contemplating joy. Two weeks ago I began vacation with lots of plans, lots of things that needed to be done in my never-ending quest of “allergy abatement,” and lots of plans to spend time with my loved ones. God had other plans. I am now at the end of my two-week vacation.…

What brought you the most joy this year? For me, it was being able to return to church after six years. Or, maybe it was the finding of the new allergic reactions which helped that to happen as well as allowed me to get out a bit more. Hmmm… Either way, returning to church brings…

For me, music is joy. What better song of joy in this season than this one?

This season, let’s focus on the spreading the joy of Jesus. There are so many people who need Him, who need the joy a relationship with Him brings. Whether we are in a medical facility for appointments, out shopping, or with loved ones, let’s spread the joy that Jesus brings. Let’s bring His joy to…