Weighed Down

Weighed Down

Sarah’s Story: I grew up in a loving home with two parents, who are still married, and two younger sisters who are my best friends. We lived in an affluent area and were fortunate enough to attend private school from pre-K to 12th grade. We enjoyed a lot of...
A Prescription for Joy

A Prescription for Joy

Praise the Lord, my soul.  Lord my God, you are very great; you are clothed with splendor and majesty. (Psalm 104:1-4; 24-35) How has God acted in your life to cause you to come in to know Him in a way you had not before?  What was your response to Him?  When we come...
A Prescription for Joy

Sustaining Joy

Lord, you alone are my portion and my cup; you make my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance. I will praise the Lord, who counsels me; even at night when my thoughts trouble me. I keep my eyes...
A Prescription for Joy

God Holds Your Hand

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand. Psalm 37:23-24 Travel down under. The dream of a trip to Australia and New Zealand remained on my...