Joy is an exuberant theme of Christmas! Joy is a recurrent theme of the Christian journey. When C.S. Lewis chose the title of his autobiography,… Joy is an exuberant theme of Christmas! Joy is a recurrent theme of the Christian journey. When C.S. Lewis chose the title of his autobiography, he took a phrase from the first line of a…
When I was a kid, I loved decorating the Christmas tree. It was tradition for my dad and I, as official Kelly family tree-seekers, to… When I was a kid, I loved decorating the Christmas tree. It was tradition for my dad and I, as official Kelly family tree-seekers, to find the perfect Kelly tree. Not quite Charlie Brown, not…
Are you an expressive person? Would the people around you know by your facial expressions, voice or body language that you are experiencing an extreme… Are you an expressive person? Would the people around you know by your facial expressions, voice or body language that you are experiencing an extreme emotion? Whether it is sadness bordering on anguish or delight…
I used to think of joy as a destination. “Once I’m married, have a great job, and own my own house; then I will be… I used to think of joy as a destination. “Once I’m married, have a great job, and own my own house; then I will be joyful.” Of course, this kind of thinking set me up…
A few days ago I shared a poem with you by the 16th century poet and priest, George Herbert, entitled Love bade me welcome. It… A few days ago I shared a poem with you by the 16th century poet and priest, George Herbert, entitled Love bade me welcome. It evokes an image of Christ’s love as a pursuing force,…
The chest pains started part way through Lagrima. Sooner or later, every student of classical guitar learns this beautiful prelude by Francisco Tárrega. The title… The chest pains started part way through Lagrima. Sooner or later, every student of classical guitar learns this beautiful prelude by Francisco Tárrega. The title in Spanish means Tears. I had returned to my guitar…
Favour in Light of God’s Love What is favour? Dictionary.com defines favor as “the state of being approved or held in regard.” So it logically… Favour in Light of God’s Love What is favour? Dictionary.com defines favor as “the state of being approved or held in regard.” So it logically follows that God’s favour is the state of approval of…
During each week of Advent we are focusing on a different aspect of Jesus’s character and lordship, asking ourselves the ever important question: “Who is… During each week of Advent we are focusing on a different aspect of Jesus’s character and lordship, asking ourselves the ever important question: “Who is this King of Glory?”. Are you ready? Love is our…
A friend of mine posted on her Facebook status, “if you are currently struggling with or have ever struggled with chronic anxiety please talk… A friend of mine posted on her Facebook status, “if you are currently struggling with or have ever struggled with chronic anxiety please talk to me. I’m in need of tips, advice, and some…
Comfort Comes in Person Recently Ali, the father of the Syrian family we sponsored, found out that there was another explosion in his hometown of… Comfort Comes in Person Recently Ali, the father of the Syrian family we sponsored, found out that there was another explosion in his hometown of Aleppo. Sadly, this isn’t news any more. What made this…
There was a time in my life when everything felt like the exact opposite of peace: distress, anguish, despair, anxiety, worry, and catastrophe. There were… There was a time in my life when everything felt like the exact opposite of peace: distress, anguish, despair, anxiety, worry, and catastrophe. There were moments when the weight I felt on my chest would…
At the time of this writing, Aleppo, Syria has endured six straight days of bombing. With the death toll reaching 300, not including those who’ve… At the time of this writing, Aleppo, Syria has endured six straight days of bombing. With the death toll reaching 300, not including those who’ve been maimed and traumatized, I ache by this lingering question:…
