Category: joy

Pursue Joy

I long to live with joyfulness. Do you?

Passion

The Way Marked By Joy - Service

Begin a new journey, explore, take a risk

Choose To Be Present

Shining Moon or Barking Dog?

Listen carefully to your children, grandchildren, and spouses.

Don’t Fast-forward

Don't Fast-forward Through Life

Practice being present and work on it daily.

Superman and Lois

Run to God’s arms. Like Superman, he will catch you.

Passion

The Way Marked By Joy - Service

Begin a new journey. Joy results when we use our talents to serve others.

Open the Eyes of My Heart

Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord, to see you more clearly.

Open the eyes of my heart,  Lord Open the eyes of my heart  I want to see you, I want to see you (Sonicflood) This song reminds me of a story in 2 Kings. It starts when the king of Syria recognizes the prophet Elisha… Continue Reading “Open the Eyes of My Heart”

Don’t Fast-forward Through Life

Don't Fast-forward Through Life

Worry can cause us to miss out on the blessings and joy of life. I often say to students at the school, where I am a principal, “Don’t wish your life away.” Students are so anxious to get on with their lives, to get… Continue Reading “Don’t Fast-forward Through Life”

Superman

Be a Superman

“What? Chuck is running again. Do I really need to go chasing after him again?” Yes, it is true. I have often found myself running from God. I often forget what happened the last time. Thankfully, my heavenly Father, like Superman, chases me down… Continue Reading “Superman”

The Way Of Joyfulness

It may be an odd way to start out a sermon on joyfulness, but let me begin with the oft quoted quip of John Lennon who once said: “Jesus was all right but his disciples were thick and ordinary. It’s them twisting it that ruins it… Continue Reading “The Way Of Joyfulness”