Jesus: Man of Sorrows, Man of Joy

Jesus: Man of Sorrows, Man of Joy

  “I don’t know what it means to have joy,” she said. “I’ve read all of the books, studied scripture, and prayed, but I don’t feel as though I have the joy we’re promised. I smile. I try to act cheerful, but it all feels like a lie.” Does your heart break over...
Dancing With Jesus

Dancing With Jesus

  Grandpa smelled of comfort; the rich, warm scents of coffee and Aqua Velva. Quiet and witty, his brown eyes glinted when I’d beg him to play. Just one more time, pleeease. We’d construct palaces of red, yellow, and blue rectangles or clutch our...
If You’re (Not) Happy and You Know It (Day 1)

If You’re (Not) Happy and You Know It (Day 1)

  It’s the American dream. The subject of Time magazine’s recent expose’. And Hollywood’s driving force lived out loud in a string of movie star marriages, breakups, and over-the-top living. We pine for it in the same way a widow longs to be reunited with her...