Reflections of Joy: Thanks-Serving
When I serve others, I sometimes find myself looking for their response and their appreciation. But when I serve with the attitude of...
Reflections of Joy: Contentment
The code to contentment is heartfelt thanks – and the secret to heartfelt thanks is in opening the eyes to the ordinary and seeing the...
Reflections of Joy: Choose to Surrender
My desire is to live my life, serving the Lord, standing on His promises, obeying His Word and yet at times, I feel like I’m struggling....
Reflections of Joy: Nature's Symphony
Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth!” Exalted: Lifted high...
Reflections of Joy: Aroma of Praise
As the priest lights the incense, the smoke goes up, burning until there is nothing left… the smoke going up as praise rising to the...
Reflections of Joy: Time
“We stand on the brink of eternity” - Ann Voskamp What is time when we have no end of it? Does the clock of this world push...
Reflections of Joy: Remembering...
Journaling and writing down the gifts gives me peace in the tough times. When I just cannot seem to find my way back to thanksgiving, I...
Reflections of Joy: Moments
My days full of hurry are almost all over. The children are grown and each one has their own households of hurry. I no longer punch a...
Reflections of Joy: "Saying Grace"
“And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them.” Luke 22:19 The simplicity of “saying grace” is maybe the most...
Reflections of Joy: I Can Choose!
How can I choose to be thankful in times when what is in His hands is painful? How can I see past the pain in my soul? Only when I remind...
