JOY

Joy is the second quality listed as part of the fruit of the Spirit.  If I am a Christian, yet find that joy is lacking in my life, it cannot be the fault of the giver.  God’s gifts to His children are given liberally.  Therefore, if there is a lack of joy in my life, … Continue reading JOY

Self-esteem versus reality

I think of this topic every time I look for a birthday card for one of my grandchildren.  It is difficult to find a suitable card, most are full of language stoking the little darling’s self-esteem.  I would rather choose a goofy card than one that tells them how special, unique and wonderful they are. … Continue reading Self-esteem versus reality

The pursuit of Happiness

How would Thomas Jefferson have described the Happiness that he had in mind when he penned the Declaration of Independence?  I suspect it was quite a bit different from the happiness that many people are desperately seeking today.  In fact, I suspect that he was thinking of the kind of happiness that is described in … Continue reading The pursuit of Happiness

God’s circle

Ma says the greatest mistake in the world is the notion some people get that outside of God’s laws there is freedom.  She says that the only real freedom to be found on the earth is within the circle of His laws, and as soon as one steps outside of that circle, he finds himself … Continue reading God’s circle