Pause for Joy
Saturday, I found myself in a circle of dancing trees with long, thin limbs of fast growing youth. They were so tall that I had to tilt...
Five Ways to Increase Your Joy this Advent Season (Meditation on Psalm 84)
A praise dancer interpreted joy as the carols were sung, the Christmas trees blazed, and the advent candle was lit. How lovely is your...
Your Heart's Desire
What was nine-year-old Jamie doing on March 16, 1991? Maybe that was the day he swam against Michael Phelps and won because he just felt...
The Myth of Control
My favorite scene from the movie "Jumanji" is a perfect illustration of the myth of control. A woman sits in a compact car at a stoplight...
Joy
What is joy? Is it the pleasure of soul found in the moments of life that are fleeting and glorious? Babies, bathed and powdered, nestled...
Treasure the Moments
This month as we focus on the giving of thanks and preparing for the holidays, I hope you treasure each moment of joy. Learning to...