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Where Do You Find Joy?

Joy is deeper than happiness. Without some well-spring of joy, any kind of happiness is not possible. We are creatures who seek meaning in our life, which can lead to joy that is deep and enduring. Even aging, when…
Responding in Times of Fear as Well as Joy

The world is worn out, suffering and in pain. I am also weary much of the time. I wear myself out by not living out what I know, or by not truly being open to the grace and love of Jesus Christ. I seek to grow in tr…
Finding Joy

There's nothing like playing in puddles, or just being plain goofy. This is something I have to remind myself of regularly. Life has it's own issues, with it's own level of stress. We have to find that Joy in what we do…
Unwrapping Love: Why Joy is Soul Baring

By Bonnie at Faith Barista Here in California, there is an early sign of spring’s arrival. I look out the kitchen window. Where the branches once stood bare, cherry blossoms have bloomed in clusters. But the rai…
Groundhog Day Faith

By Dave Burchett They woke up Punxsutawney Phil Tuesday morning long enough for the prognosticating rodent to let us know whether six more weeks of winter must be endured. According to Phil you should plan on bundling u…
Not Giving Up on Christmas Joy

By Andy at Faith and Geekery Advent is upon us and many people are busy preparing for Christmas in some way or another. Many sermons and devotionals this Advent season will probably talk about focusing on Jesus and not…
Practicing Imperfect and Simple Joys

By Bonnie at Faith Barista a small rose that captured my attention Earlier this week, I was ping-ponging over an important decision. In other words, I was obsessing over this choice or that. I called up a knowledgeable…
Sara’s Song: Why It’s Hard To Say Goodbye

By Bonnie at Faith Barista Sara Gitzen Girl sent me a picture last month to say hello, looking cute and sweet I got the news like a thud in the night. Except this wasn’t my disorganized closet imploding on its…
Joy: It Isn't Just a Feeling

By Amy at Make Me a Mary I grew up a Southern Baptist girl with the sounds of Gaither music swirling in the air, both at home and at church. When I thought of joy this morning, a Gaither song came to mind. Hold on my…
Clean Ears and a Grateful Heart

By Sharon at SheWorships This week I learned two very important lessons: To be grateful for the gift of hearing, and the danger of using Q-tips to clean your ears. However, the link between these two lessons is probably…