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Joy

A Vision of Divine Presence: Matthew 24:36-44

by Christine Sine November 26, 2022

by John van de Laar When I am depressed, threatened, overwhelmed, insecure, or facing failure and regret I feel tired. I find myself yearning to lose myself in the refuge …

November 26, 2022

gratitude Joy spiritual practices

Responses to The Wonder of Rain

by Christine Sine November 8, 2022

Last week, Christine wrote in her Meditation Monday post about the wonder of rain and how the act of walking in the rain can become a moment to come closer …

November 8, 2022

Joy Rhythms of life

Seasons of Hope

by Melissa Taft June 7, 2022

words, photo, and painting by Keren Dibbens-Wyatt It is 1977. I’m six years old and the Queen is about to celebrate her Silver Jubilee. It’s a pretty big deal. Everyone …

June 7, 2022

Easter Joy Lent

Palm Sunday 2022 – Joining In The Celebration of God

by Melissa Taft April 9, 2022

by Jeannie Kendall Perhaps unusually, when I think of Palm Sunday I remember two stories. One is a biblical one – Michal in 1 Samuel 6. Her husband, King David, …

April 9, 2022

gratitude Joy Pain & tragedy

Beauty and Hope

by Melissa Taft January 27, 2022

by Melissa Taft You may have noticed a lot of posts about beauty these days. Perhaps we are all longing, in these times of unrest and disaster, for hope. It …

January 27, 2022

gratitude Joy Poems

Behold the Wonder

by Melissa Taft January 13, 2022

all photos and writings by June Friesen Wonder…..wondering…..wonderful….. The challenge is to discern wonder as we step into 2022. As one thinks back over the past 22 months – well …

January 13, 2022

faith Joy Pain & tragedy

Joy’s Possibilities in the Belly of Grief

by Melissa Taft January 5, 2022

by Steve Wickham Seems a lambasting thought that joy might be possible deep in the belly of grief. Think of it as access to the otherwise inaccessible Spirit when we …

January 5, 2022

Advent 2021 Christmas Joy

Anticipation

by Melissa Taft December 23, 2021

by Sue Duby No other morning on the calendar holds such delight. Wonder. Surprise. Giggles. Pajamas ‘til noon. Coffee and chocolate chip scones by the fire. Ribbons, piles of wrapping …

December 23, 2021

Creation: Resurrection and Hope of New Life Joy scripture

Psalm 37: How to Walk

by Lisa DeRosa May 7, 2020

by Sue Duby This journey has been so very different. I’ve wrestled often over the years with wanting my days to count. Desiring to have purpose in my actions. Joy …

May 7, 2020

Easter Joy music

Sing Resurrection – Easter Sunday 2020

by Lisa DeRosa March 31, 2020

by Lisa DeRosa We are excited to join David Pott on Easter Sunday with Sing Resurrection! This is an international initiative to have Christians gather “together” on Easter at 10am …

March 31, 2020

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