Deeper Joy

Most of us experience joy from time to time. There is the joy of achievements like graduation, job promotion, and financial rewards. We also experience joy in relationships like marriage, childbirth, Christmas, and family celebrations. I know the joy of watching my children and now my grandchildren participate in sports, music, and drama. But theseContinue reading “Deeper Joy”

Grand Prize

Suppose that you entered a drawing for a grand prize, something that you have always wanted. Weeks later, you are notified that you won. The celebrations begin and continue for some time. You relish in the thought that you have won and will receive the grand prize that you sought. Weeks go by and youContinue reading “Grand Prize”

Leading From Love

People have all sorts of reasons to lead others. Some lead out of profit motives. Some people lead out of selfish ambition. Other people lead for philanthropic reasons. God leads us because of His steadfast love for us, wanting to give us His best. Genesis 15:13 says, ““You have led in your steadfast love theContinue reading “Leading From Love”

New App

When I download a new app for my phone or computer, a steep learning curve begins. I try to understand and use the app as best as I can. But over time, I can forget some of the tools imbedded in the app, losing some of the effectiveness of the app. These tools were placedContinue reading “New App”

Impressions

Most people try to be careful about the impressions they make on others. However, many times we try to make false impressions based upon our own needs and self-centeredness. We dress well to impress with our fashion sense and ability to spend on nice clothes. We try to impress with our wit and wisdom toContinue reading “Impressions”