joy – Reluctant Retiree

Our Team

When we go to the game, it is befitting to wear the team colors and shout for them at the top of our lungs. Rooting for our team and shouting their praises is good. Psalm 33:1 says, “Shout for joy in the LORD, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright.” Walking with God, and therefore,Continue reading “Our Team”

Befitting the Upright

Refuge

Power of Hope

Most of the time we trivialize hope. We hope that it won’t rain. We hope that our car will not break down. We hope that our friend will not frustrate us today. All these hopes are good, but far less than what real hope can deliver to us. Romans 15:13 says, “May the God ofContinue reading “Power of Hope”

Hope With Joy and Peace

Someone Who Is Able

Whenever, I have a problem with my car or in my house that requires a repair, I have to call on an expert. It does me no good to talk to just any friend for advice. I have to speak with someone who has the knowledge and ability to fix my issue. I try toContinue reading “Someone Who Is Able”

Hear me, LORD

Sowing Seeds

In our area, plenty of fields cover the landscape. Every year, corn and bean seeds are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall. Every passerby knows that the seeds will yield what is planted, corn seeds produce corn and bean seeds produce beans. Psalm 97:11-12 says, “Light is sown for the righteous, andContinue reading “Sowing Seeds”

Light and Joy

The Script Is Completely Flipped

All of us have experienced it, a time when what we thought would happen didn’t happen, but something completely different did occur. Perhaps, a solemn occassion turned into a celebration with some unexpected news. Or maybe, a routine event turned into a newsworthy set of circumstances and effects. Jeremiah 31:13-14 says, “I will turn theirContinue reading “The Script Is Completely Flipped”