1 Grateful Person Tag

November 3, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

How often do you lift up your arms to heaven just to say to God- Thank you? The 1 Grateful Person Tag is based on Luke 19 and the account of Jesus with the 1 out of ten lepers he healed who came back thank him. Let us aspire to be like the 1 who […]

Barnabas Awards

November 1, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

“You have been chosen for this recognition because of the encouragement and inspiration you bring to your readers. “ Thank you, Lydia, for this award that is truly after my own heart. Joy and encouragement are lifelines for me, and I am thankful that we serve a God who loves us so much that He […]

Hope, Joy, Peace

October 31, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NLT) May God richly bless you with hope, joy, and peace today, Jacquie ♥

Horizon of Hope

October 30, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Oh to encourage the disheartened, how good and pleasant when burdened; tohear words of grace and kindness spoken, so fitly employed – never a token. For somewhere on the horizon is hopeyou needn’t possess all the answers;lean on Him, Love, your telescope. When feeling low and disheartenedpraise and worship to get started, sing your joyous […]

She Wants to Go

October 28, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

She isn’t saying so, but she wants to go.She’s seen too much; she thinks – althoughThere’s still time to change her mind, and sow.Life has been textured with loss, love, and sorrow,She feels each day spent, now she must borrow;Whatever energy she can – just to make tomorrow.What can you say, when one makes up […]

Love In Action

October 24, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

Lowly, humble, strong, and right;Offer occasion to renew and heal.Volts of love’s currents exceedingly bright;Everything right, not how you feel.Beloved, let us love one another,Everlasting arms enfold anew.Always considering your brother,Reason: Giving is best and is true.Simply expressed – love each other.Although not based in feelings, brings joy.Lighting the way: Love brings hope,Look to God, […]

Marshmallows, Pretzels, and Love

October 21, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

We recently held a “Pumpkin Run” party club in which we played a unique game. The goal: create the tallest structure possible using big marshmallows and pretzel sticks. The tallest structure still standing at the end of five minutes wins. There was a flurry of little hands and minds attempting to make the greatest structure […]

How Does A Day of Blessing Sound?

October 19, 2019.Reading time less than 1 minute.

My friend Matthew posted about “A Day of Blessing” that he just experienced. I encourage you to take a read because: The light in the eyes [of him whose heart is joyful] rejoices the hearts of others, and good news nourishes the bones. Proverbs 15:30 (AMPC). I hope your heart is filled with rejoicing, and […]

Versatile Blogger Award

October 17, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

The Versatile Blogger Award was created to celebrate bloggers who have unique content, good writing, beautiful images or photography. Thank you, Joshua, for this nomination. I encourage you to visit Joshua’s site. Joshua is creative and has a heart for people all over the world. He is generous and he leaves no one behind. The […]

Count it All Joy