Written by Dominica Sorrentino Love. It is a word tossed around so lightly yet has such a heavy meaning behind it. We are so caught up in this weightless version of what we define love to be. No commitment. No action. No promise. Just words. But the truth is… Love is commitment. Love is action. […]
Written by Candice Craig John 3:16….One of the most memorized, quoted passages in all of scripture. It’s everywhere—even on cardboard signs at ball games! For most people, it’s an easy way to share the message of the Gospel: “For God so loved the world…” I don’t know about you, but when I think of how […]
Written by Ally Ley How often have you heard the phrase: “God is love”? While there is deep truth to that sweet little saying, it’s used so much and love itself is so often distorted that I wonder if we even know what we mean when we say it? I’ve believed in God for as […]
“How glorious the splendor of a human heart that trusts that it is loved!” -Brennan Manning Sometimes God’s love is overwhelming. I wonder if we as earthly humans are even capable of fully embracing His love. Are we even built for that kind of unconditional, perfect, selfless love? Human love is different. It has conditions; […]
Written by Laura Bernero The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. Psalm 19:7-10, The Message Can you think of a specific time in your life when you felt […]
Written by Shawna Koller A few weeks ago I headed south to spend some time with and visit my Dad. I had such a great time and loved being able to spend a long weekend with him, especially since it had been a year and a half since i last saw him at my sister’s […]
Written by Brenna Case Two years ago I flipped on NPR while I was driving south from Maine. It was a bright and snowy afternoon, and callers were phoning in to say how shocked they were—all their thoughts and prayers and condolences went out to the families. Families of who? What happened? I listened to […]
Written by Anna McCay That night in the fields near Bethlehem, the host of angels, although terrifying, declared to have good news of great joy for the shepherds. The lowly workers were given an opportunity to take part in history. They were given a reason to sing, a reason to look past their circumstance, and […]
Written by Jenna Coutts I am so honored to have been asked to write and share with y’all. When Kallie asked what topic I wanted to write about, I knew immediately- joy. It’s a no-brainer for me. Joy is something that I love to talk about. I named my photography business Joy Unspeakable, so yes, […]
I’m sitting here in my “Seek JOY” sweatshirt, pondering joy. It has been my mantra for about four years now, yet it still seems elusive so much of the time. I have JOY art on my walls and plastered on pottery that I have painted…as I look around me it is everywhere yet—it still seems […]