Tag Archives: joy

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”

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”

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”

No Means to Steer

We are all familiar with the story of Noah and the ark. God told Noah to build an ark in the middle of the wilderness. God gave Noah specific instructions on how to build it, what materials to use, and what the dimensions must be. However, God didn’t give Noah any means of directing theContinue reading “No Means to Steer”

Long Trip

Currently, we are traveling to another part of the country. While we can see beauty along the way, the driving can still be tedious, testing our patience. Traveling takes time and effort, with many people taking actions that delay us and even endangers us. Endurance is a constant struggle and we must draw upon strengthContinue reading “Long Trip”