Tag: joy
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I Think I Might Have Lied Yesterday
I said something yesterday, something I’m not sure I meant. I had rushed into the hallmark store to escape the sudden onslaught of dreary winter rain. While I was mindless browsing through the jewelry, the proprietor made a dull comment about the weather. I (too) cheerfully responded, “I love the rain, because it brings the…
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Hope!!!
Before I finish my lunch break, I have to share this little thing on my heart. Its changing my walk with God. It’s changing how I see people, and it’s really not complicated, but if you will take hold of it it will mark you and strengthen you. Bill Johnson says “Hope and hopelessness are…
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The Lie the World Tells Us about Happiness
The other day I was talking with someone about her recent trip to Italy. I was nearly moved to tears as she told me of the ancient beauty of the little Italian towns they stayed in. I imagined the narrow streets, farmers markets and local restaurants and suddenly I wanted to purchase a ticket right…
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Who is Abba and Where Was He in Honduras?
They expect you to return hungrier, not dazed and confused. They send you to a foreign land, full of zeal, full of youth, And they hope you will fall in love, feel grateful for your stuff and come home. This is not how it goes for me. I go to Honduras, once, twice, three, four,…
Sarah D. Shearer 