Which Way Will You Go?

Good morning... "It seems to me that the human race, all of us, are being given the choice of two ways," says John Halsey. "We can go one way, which is ploughing along the road of power, trampling on people, barking like a dog, the way the people in my firm treated their workers. If you choose to [...]

By |2022-10-07T01:31:16-04:00October 7th, 2022|Everyday life, God's Love, Joy|

Fun Mother’s Day Gifts

Good morning... The joy of this Mother's Day week is already picking up speed. Our artistic friend Corinne Adams is also a dedicated homework helper at PAWkids, the non-profit downtown where several of us are enjoying quality time. Corinne is in the process of photographing all of the twenty kids in the after school enrichment program. Look at [...]

By |2022-05-02T07:58:51-04:00May 2nd, 2022|Community, God's Love, Joy|

Joy Expands

Good morning... "For the joy set before him, Jesus endured the cross," explains Hebrews 12:2. Part of the joy I believe Jesus envisioned was the fun we had making forty-seven Easter baskets last week for the PAWkids community as well as the joy of the Easter celebration hosted in their new outdoor space. Revisiting the photos now, the [...]

By |2022-04-22T02:56:30-04:00April 22nd, 2022|Community, God's Love, Joy|

Nothing Can Take My Hallelujah

Good morning... "I am happy to hear that your mom is progressing," texted my friend from across the street. "One thing that could be really great for her is music. Music is the only thing that we use both sides of our brain for." She sent the music video below as a form of encouragement. This morning, I [...]

By |2022-04-05T03:06:17-04:00April 5th, 2022|Healing, Joy, Unity|

100 Valentine’s Day Gifts

Good morning... Our written word community is beautifully living out the joy of 2 Corinthians 9:7 (CEB): Everyone should give whatever they have decided in their heart. They shouldn’t give with hesitation or because of pressure. God loves a cheerful giver. We were given a fun invitation by LaTonya Gates, the founder and director of PAWkids. "Sue, everyone [...]

By |2022-02-09T08:07:07-05:00February 9th, 2022|Community, God's Love, Joy|

Repeat The Sound Of Joy

Good morning... In December, many of you pitched in to donate items to fill 100 gift bags for the senior citizens of the impoverished Grove Park area of our city. A handful of us joyfully assembled the Christmas gifts at Corinne Adam's art studio over two magic-making work shifts. Then I drove the precious presents to PAWkids, who [...]

By |2022-02-03T10:07:52-05:00February 3rd, 2022|Community, God's Love, Joy|

Hilarious Generosity

Good morning... When the founder and director of PAWkids asked me and the women connected to our church family to create one hundred Christmas gift bags for the seniors in the poverty-stricken Grove Park neighborhood of our city, my heart leapt! What a sweet hands-on way to give, to create, to joyfully join hearts with our expanding community. [...]

By |2021-12-08T10:20:39-05:00December 8th, 2021|Abundance, Community, Joy|

Our Holiday Market

Good morning... Over Thanksgiving break we were up before anyone else in our family, so my oldest daughter and I enjoyed coffee and a great conversation. I asked her, "So what new thing is God teaching you right now?" Since she has left her job as a medical assistant and is now meeting with people who are interested [...]

By |2021-12-02T05:59:56-05:00December 2nd, 2021|God's Plan, Joy, New From Old|

Join In The Joy

Good morning... A group of us from our extended church family have been widening our sense of community as we go to PAWkids on Monday afternoons to help young students with their homework, one-on-one. When I read Nouwen's meditation yesterday morning, my soul nodded in agreement before jumping with joy. ****** DAILY MEDITATION | NOVEMBER 18, 2021 - [...]

By |2021-11-19T06:12:12-05:00November 18th, 2021|Community, God's Love, Joy|
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