God gives us each day as a day of celebration and newness.
12/12/2023 by Paul Faulkner
Melissa Troyer reminds us that giving thanks -- and finding reasons to give thanks -- is a decision we make every day in all circumstances, especially when it is hard to be thankful!
11/21/2023 by Melissa Troyer
Katha Winther talks about the good gifts of autumn and the signs of the fall season.
11/07/2023 by Katha Winther
Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to remind us of the importance of affirming people we love through note-prayers of thanksgiving as we seek to be a blessing to other as Jesus h
02/13/2021 by Demetrius Collins & Phil Ware
Phil Ware reminds us that no matter how difficult our circumstances, because of Jesus we have reason to give thanks!
11/27/2019 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell shares an imaginary but important conversation between himself and God.
11/23/2017 by Tom Norvell
Brian McCutchen reminds us of the joyous and infectious virtues of a heart gladly surrendered to Jesus, like Michelle's.
09/01/2016 by Brian McCutchen
Max Lucado reminds us that contagious joy is rooted in courageous joy and not contingent joy, and our courageous joy is rooted in Jesus and faith in what God did through Jesus.
02/20/2016 by Max Lucado
Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us that what we define as happiness is nearly always temporary pleasure that is soon gone and leaves us unhappy; happiness is really on our own shoulders.
05/02/2015 by Teresa Bell Kindred
Patrick Odum writes about 50 Shades of Grey and reminds us to think carefully about our participation and expectation of the movie and our sexuality.
02/21/2015 by Patrick D. Odum
Ann Voskamp takes a morning breakfast, washing, dishes, arguing boys, and books in multiple languages and turns it into a time of joy, happiness, and eucharisteo.
03/15/2014 by Ann Voskamp
Max Lucado writes about the high cost of doing God's work and the hope, joy, and crown we will glory in when we go to be with Jesus and it will be all about people!
07/22/2013 by Max Lucado
Russ Lawson reminds us to share the journey with others whether they are rejoicing or crying, we can help in many ways, sometimes by just being with them.
11/29/2011 by Russ Lawson
Ron Rose reminds us of the power and importance of giving thanks at Thanksgiving and talks about Anabel Reid's death in the Abilene Christian University bus accident.
11/17/2011 by Ron Rose
Katha Winther talks about the good gifts of autumn and the signs of the fall season.
10/18/2011 by Katha Winther
Phil Ware continues his series on Catch and Release, focusing on sharing our blessings and also seeing sharing Jesus, the good news of Jesus, as a gift of generosity.
02/25/2010 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell reminds us to not let anyone steal the peace we have in Jesus or in the season and offers some insights on keeping our peace.
12/20/2009 by Tom Norvell
Tom Norvell uses the song "Joy to the World" to remind us that we need to nurture and protect our joy in Jesus.
12/15/2009 by Tom Norvell
Phil Ware tells about a time he lost his son Zachary and then found him and the joy of finding lost sheep in the teaching of Jesus.
11/05/2009 by Phil Ware
Tom Norvell talks about living life abundantly, with urgency, a recognition that life is short, and that we may only have the opportunity to do some things once.
10/25/2009 by Tom Norvell
Tom Norvell challenges us to wait in expectation and reminds us that the expectation part is often easier than the waiting part.
09/06/2009 by Tom Norvell
Tom Norvell talks about his son's wedding and how everyone sacrificed to do what the bride and groom wanted and this allowed complete joy to bless everyone.
09/07/2008 by Tom Norvell
Rubel Shelly reminds us that we've got to look past our own failures and low view of our own importance and learn to rejoice because we are each a child of the King.
07/15/2008 by Rubel Shelly
Phil Ware talks about the real source of authentic joy, the Holy Spirit.
02/25/2008 by Phil Ware
Rubel Shelly reminds us that so much of what the world sees in us is unhappy and dour, but Jesus was involved in life, joy, and friendship to show that it is the direction of our lives and not necessarily the acts themselves that make things holy or unhol
01/29/2008 by Rubel Shelly