Surprise Me!
Perfect Circle in Nature
God’s Faithfulness
kaleidoscope Moments
If you have visited my website, simplyjoy.online, you know the first line on the welcome page is, “I don’t believe in coincidences and I don’t believe you landed on this page by accident.” I say that because I have come to believe – no, I’ve come to know – that God’s hand is in every …
Learn to be Content
Contentment has been on my mind a lot lately. But in the last three weeks, God has placed it front and center and through a number of “God Winks” letting me know that it was time to share. The most recent being a sermon at our “home away from home” church in VA. The Pastor …
A Bird’s Eye View
I don’t like birds. Well, that’s not entirely true. I like them from a distance. I hate the flittering of wings when they fly near me. I duck and weave just to avoid any close contact. When I was about five years old, I accidentally got near a Canadian Goose nest and let’s just say …
I’m Home
Heavenly Father, there are few sweeter words than “I’m Home.” Forgive me, Father, when I leave Your home for my own selfish desires. Help me to be content in Your house and not search out worldly things to fill the sad or lonely places. Let me remember that You never leave me nor do You …
What About Saturday?
For many of us, Easter observance starts on Thursday when we remember the Last Supper that Jesus had with his disciples. We remember the first Holy Communion, the washing of feet, the betrayal by Judas. We remember the mental anguish Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane as he prayed and asked His Father, “Father, …
Where’s My Spring?
The calendar says it is spring. The icy wind and cold temperatures beg to differ. It is the end of March and the temperature yesterday in PA was 16 degrees with the wind chill. I spent the afternoon dodging snow squalls that left their white mark on the grass and sides of the road. My …
Look Backward
I like to walk for exercise and stress release. My normal walk is about 3 miles. I live in the country, so the road is quiet and weaves among woods and fields. It rises and falls. It reminds me of life. There are highs and there are lows. There are parts of the journey that …