Today is the first day of Sukkot – the Feast of Tabernacles in English. I have been thinking a lot about Sukkot lately, mainly because of how it was supposed to be observed versus how it is observed today. I am referring to the booths (sukkot in Hebrew) that people had to live in (Deuteronomy 16:15).… Continue reading Why Rejoice in a Temporary Dwelling for Seven Days?
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Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel
Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel Need more joy? Everyone can appreciate having more joy. I have great news for you. Growing a Joyful Heart shares how to cultivate joy! Joy is a gift from God, a fruit of the Holy Spirit. In a tumultuous world we can Rejoice and increase… Continue reading Book Drawing: “Growing a Joyful Heart” by Karen Whiting and Pam Farrel
The Sheer Joy of Holiness
Being holy doesn’t sound like much fun, does it? (It’s OK to nod your head; no one’s looking.) We know holiness is supposed to be good for us because it’s what God wants for us, but fun? I occasionally drink apple cider vinegar. It’s supposed to be good for me, but I do not enjoy it. A… Continue reading The Sheer Joy of Holiness
The Joy of Imagining Heaven – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
When Marco Polo returned to Italy from the court of Kublai Khan, he described a world his audience had never seen—one that could not be understood without the eyes of imagination. Not that China was an imaginary realm, but it was very different from Italy. Yet as two locations on planet Earth inhabited by human… Continue reading The Joy of Imagining Heaven – Blog – Eternal Perspective Ministries
Be Grateful
Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica concerning the coming day of the Lord. The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. “For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape” (I Thessalonians 5:3).… Continue reading Be Grateful
Jesus is Cheering for You!
Have you ever felt like you just wanted to quit this thing called the “great race” of life? That’s your spiritual legs ache and you would much rather sit on the side of the road and have a good pity party than take one more step? I certainly have. And then I think of my… Continue reading Jesus is Cheering for You!
Seasons of Life on Turning Mountains into Molehills
Ecclesiastes 3 gives us a poetic description of the seasons of life. The author shows these seasons from our human perspectives. Therefore, we see the dark shadows of trouble and evil for each joyful time. There is a constant ebbing and flowing, waxing and waning, from one extreme to the other. And the repeating phrase of… Continue reading Seasons of Life on Turning Mountains into Molehills
Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
Only two words. Two words I pray for the grace to live until I die. Choose joy. They are so easy to say. But when life hits the fan, how actually can we “choose joy”? My answer has to do with fine wine. Not drinking it—being it. But to be fine wine, to choose joy, we need eight more… Continue reading Fine Wine, Real Life, & How to Actually Choose Joy
A Picture of Heaven’s Joy
The story of the prodigal son is perhaps the best-known parable in the Bible. The themes of forgiveness and reconciliation tap into the longings of all who are broken over sin. Yet, so much more than that, Christ’s parable conveys critical and wonderful eternal truths that He intends for us to know and stake our… Continue reading A Picture of Heaven’s Joy
Laughter and Joy
Today, I am sharing my post on Laughter and Joy from Faith on Every Corner digital magazine. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Have you ever known someone who wins everything? Is there someone that seems to be the luckiest person in the world? A few… Continue reading Laughter and Joy