Joy By Design, Part 3 – “Joy-Stealers”

By: Jenni Walker “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”  (1 Corinthians 15:58) *          *          *          *          * Doing things God's way brings joy; being intentional can … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 3 – “Joy-Stealers”

Joy By Design, Part 2 – “The Rhythm of Family Life”

By: Jenni Walker “But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of…” (2 Timothy 3:14a) “Earthly families…are but copies of the heavenly one.  They are signposts that point to a reality infinitely more amazing, more wonderful, and more eternal.  God is all about family.”  (Mary A. Kassian and Nancy … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 2 – “The Rhythm of Family Life”

Joy By Design, Part 1 – “Family: A Living Display of God’s Glory and Grace”

By: Jenni Walker “For God is my witness, how greatly I long for you all with the affection of Jesus Christ.  And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more…being filled with the fruits of righteousness which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.”  (Philippians 1:8, 9a, … Continue reading Joy By Design, Part 1 – “Family: A Living Display of God’s Glory and Grace”

“FOLLOW ME”: Thoughts from the Story of Ruth on What It Means to Follow Jesus

By: Jenni Walker “I have decided to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.” (Hymn lyrics) “Entreat me not to leave you, or to turn back from following after you; for wherever you go, I will go; and wherever you stay, I will stay…”  (Ruth 1:16a) “If anyone would come after Me, let him … Continue reading “FOLLOW ME”: Thoughts from the Story of Ruth on What It Means to Follow Jesus

Looking

By: Jenni Walker “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all of your heart.”  (Jeremiah 29:13) “Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…”  (Hebrews 12:1b-2a) *          *          *          *          * During the recent 2016 Christmas … Continue reading Looking