Tag Archives: joy

Senior Sendoff 2013

Posted on May 2, 2013 by

This past Sunday we had the privilege of commending, encouraging and praying for the Seniors of Crossway Church. It was a wonderful time of celebration – there was a ton of laughter, joy and tears all mixed together during the … Continue reading →

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Partners in Proverbs Week 4, Chapters 22-28

Posted on January 25, 2013 by

“Mama, what are you reading?  Why aren’t you reading it out loud to us?” my sweet little girl asked as she snuggled up next to me. “Yes, Mama, read, read!” the other one chimed in.  I was reading these Proverbs, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is for Freedom – Christmas Advent #4

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

Here’s another excerpt from the Christmas Advent Booklet put together by Desiring God. If you’d like, you can download the booklet for free by clicking on this link.  This excerpt is especially pertinent for us because of the Lewis family’s interaction … Continue reading →

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Christmas anxiety…

Posted on November 30, 2012 by

Here we are. We are standing at the edge of Christmas time. As I write this I am aware of all the anxiety that I am holding as I look into the month ahead. Anxiety about my ‘to do’ list, … Continue reading →

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Happy (part 6): holy/happy

Posted on November 20, 2012 by

I used to not think of holiness as a happy thing.  In times past, when holiness came up, I would have thought it to be a frowning, clenched-fists kind of thing, much like you might encounter in a monastery filled … Continue reading →

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Happy (part 5): of sarcasm, wit and humor

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

When one discusses happiness invariably we simply must address the joy of the laughter and hilarity of humor.  We all love to laugh.  The best kind of laughter, I have found, is the hearty-to-the-point-of-tears kind of laughter that is shared … Continue reading →

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Happy (part 4): the happy list

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

“As seen on TV”.  These four words stir up instant cynicism in my heart.  I can only take a few seconds of an infomercial host saying for the thousandth time that his/her vacuum or herbal supplement or closet accessory organizer … Continue reading →

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