Archive for April, 2019
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sri Lanka
The Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka reminded me of the two weeks I spent there as part of a construction team one year after the 2004 tsunami. As I wrote in Reclaiming Joy, “the people’s serenity as they faced the future without loved ones, without homes, and without other…
For Easter Joy, Thank You, God
For surrounding me with your grace; for granting me the years with Lev; for hearing my prayers for discernment; for equipping me with courage to face the future; for leading me to contentment and purpose; for lifting my eyes from myself to reclaim joy; for protecting and unifying my family….
Day 28. On Your Journey to Easter Joy, Be Generous
The Philippians, in spite of their poverty, had sent gifts to Paul in prison that satisfied his needs. He wrote to thank them for their generosity and assured them: …my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 NRSV…
Day 27. On Your Journey to Easter Joy, Enjoy an Abundant Life
[Paul wrote] I have been paid in full and have more than enough. Philippians 4:18a NRSV Retreat to your quiet place and prepare your heart and mind to allow Scripture to speak to you as you continue on your journey to joy today. Start with Scripture. Today, read Philippians 4:14–18a…
Day 26. On Your Journey to Easter Joy, Accept
…I have learned to be content with whatever I have…I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:11b, 13 NRSV Retreat to your quiet place and prepare your heart and mind to allow Scripture to speak to you as you continue on your journey to joy today….
Day 25. On Your Journey to Easter Joy, Change Your Attitude
…whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 NRSV Retreat to your quiet place and prepare your heart and mind…