You, you, when God sees you,God delights in what is and sees only what’s true.That you —yes, YOU— in all of your glory,bring color and rhythm and rhyme to God’s … Continue reading Advent 2023: Joy
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Advent 2022: Joy
Our faith must be alive. It cannot be just a set of rigid beliefs and notions. Our faith must evolve every day and bring us joy, peace, freedom, and love. … Continue reading Advent 2022: Joy
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Joyful Faith
Joy can have a range of effects on faith, and it’s my belief that a truly robust faith has room for this feeling. For an earlier post about joy, click … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Joyful Faith
Let’s Talk About Feelings: Sadness and Joy (Part 2 of 2)
Sadness’s Equal/Opposite: JoyExuberance, excitement, energy, cheer— everything absent in sadness is present in joy. Where sadness may create distance and disinterest, joy generates playfulness and stimulation. While sadness lends itself … Continue reading Let’s Talk About Feelings: Sadness and Joy (Part 2 of 2)
Joy
As I grow older, I discover more and more that the greatest gift I have to offer is my own joy of living, my own inner peace, my own silence … Continue reading Joy
Of This World (Advent part 3)
Last week, we looked at the location of Jesus’s upbringing: the unremarkable province of Nazareth. While Jesus might have been looked down on for being from such a small and … Continue reading Of This World (Advent part 3)
Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
I have a hard time finding Christmas movies I really enjoy, which is why my list of preferred holiday movies hasn’t changed in almost two decades: Muppet Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before … Continue reading Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
Lust
Latin Root: Luxuria– intense carnal longing Gilligan’s Island character: Ginger Traditional Corresponding Virtue: Chastity/Purity While we often associate lust with sex, the term has broader applications. Beyond only sexual pleasure, … Continue reading Lust
Joy
If you’ve explored this blog before, you know I’m more than a little fascinated by words– what words mean in different contexts, why we choose certain words over others, etc.–, … Continue reading Joy