Novemer 1, 2007

Joy - Going for the gold What has happened to all your joy? Galatians 4:15 Notice the clear implication in Paul's dramatic question above: Christians should be living a life of joy, and if we aren't, something's wrong.

Changing seasons - discovering the bittersweet nature of sorrow You're strolling along one of the dykes winding through the picturesque tidal flats in Richmond, BC, and happen upon a dad and mom frolicking with their five children.

Are emotions important? - I wish they would just go away! I know what you're thinking as you open to this page, "Not another Christian web site on emotional recovery. Could it ever help me?"

The change in my wife drew me to Alpha When I was younger I was into many forms of escapism. I abused drugs, alcohol, and myself; though that didn't slow me down from doing what I wanted to do.

November 8, 2007

Joy - Fire from heaven Fire came out from the presence of the Lord and consumed the burnt offering and the fat portions on the altar. And when all the people saw it, they shouted for joy...

What Causes Mood Disorders or Have I Done Something Wrong? No, definitely not. Mental disorders are a physical illness caused by chemical imbalances in your brain.

Leadership by the Book In my travels across the nation, I get to see many homes, churches and businesses in action.

I didn't have to be a Super-Widow I had just turned 19, and I had no idea that I was about to be confronted with a defining moment in my life. A complete stranger said to me, "You'd better watch out, John's got his eye on you."

November 15, 2007

Joy - Be here now For such a notoriously gloomy book, the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes has a great deal to say about happiness. Indeed a careful study of this book shows that happiness is its central theme.

What is leadership? Following up on my article last week which defined leadership as "... inspiring and stimulating others toward a worthy goal shared by both leader and follower", here are a few more thoughts to ponder.

Living with unhealed illness My name is Joy. People often say that I live up to it, although life has sobered me some and, unfortunately, I probably laugh less and carry more burdens than I used to.

Julie's Journey I'm feeling stuck and not particularly motivated to begin the struggle ... again. The struggle of yo-yo dieting, the journey of successes and failures with more of the latter.

November 22, 2007

Joy - Ten joyful commandments We're all familiar with the Ten Commandments in Exodus, but do you know the Ten Commandments of Psalm 100?

Vision At the grand opening of Disney World in Orlando, Florida, a reporter was standing beside Mrs. Disney. Lamenting his death before the completion of the gigantic theme park, the man remarked, "It's too bad Walt never got to see this day!"

Carrying each other's burdens: Christian support for people with depression "I felt like a car was parked on my body. I couldn't move."

God showed up! Most people would say I was a pretty good person. A big party-er and arrogant, but not a terrible person. I had lots of friends. I was pretty much what you'd expect of most college-aged guys. I enjoyed a good time. I was typical of that age group.

November 29, 2007

Joy - A continual feast Most people have at least one big problem standing in the way of their happiness. What is it for you?

Vision 2 I love to read about the men who forged their way across our vast continent and prepared a path, for us who live today, to follow.

Appreciating our nation's freedom - comment Numerous skinny skyscrapers dotted the Polish and Slovakian landscape as we drove from one country to the next.

Tanya's story I was the youngest of three children and only 2 at the time my parent's divorced. Throughout my childhood, I felt lost and abandoned and resented my dad for breaking up our family.