Remember that old song, “I’ve got a joy, joy, joy down in my heart, down in my heart, to stay?” I thought of it recently when my Sunday school was discussing the difference between joy and happiness. We’re studying 1 John and the topic of joy came up because John wrote to believers this about… Read More
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Author’s work reminds us to use time joyfully
Amy Krause Rosenthal wrote 28 children’s books and two memoirs as well as being a film maker and radio show host. However, many people only became aware of her after she penned an essay for The New York Times entitled “You May Want to Marry My Husband.” According to The Times, 4.5 million people read… Read More
Flowers represent life’s changing seasons
As I left the neighborhood this weekend to go to a meeting, I lamented how dreary and “ugly” it’s been here in South Texas for the past week. No sun in at least five days. Then I turned onto the road behind our subdivision and saw a massive carpet of beautiful bluebonnets blooming in a… Read More
Exercising my kindness muscle for Lent
The season of Lent began on March 1 with the traditional Ash Wednesday services, and with it, the usual dilemma over what to “give up.” I grew up attending a Methodist Church in Abilene, Kansas. We didn’t do the ashes or give up things. I knew about it because my grade school didn’t have a… Read More
“Yes, Dear,” AKA the language of love
February 14. We all know what day that is. If you have a significant other and you’re don’t, it’s likely you’re dead man/woman walking. For my husband and me, Valentine’s Day has double significance. We also celebrate our 29th wedding anniversary this year. Naturally, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned about the institution of… Read More
Church greeter’s handshake touched lives & hearts
Every Sunday when folks arrive at the double doors at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, volunteers are there to greet them with hugs, handshakes, and chatter. Inside the doors, sits a special greeter in his wheelchair, armed with a smile and a firm handshake. I’ve grown to look forward to Lee Whetherhult’s greetings. He always… Read More