We live in a culture that tells us how happiness is secured. If you are an American, you might have grasped onto the myth of attaining the American Dream. Even if you are from Europe, Asia, Africa, or the South American continent, you're probably well aware of the wealth in America and deep down inside wish you could have a piece of it too! When I was growing up in Asia, refugee children would refuse to speak in their native tongue because they wanted to learn a little English from me as we played together. They had caught what they had been taught. They would be successful if they learned … [Read more...]
Does Joy Have Anything To Do With Happiness?
Is there a difference between true happiness and joy? Well, it depends on who you ask! I am going to show you why you need to have happiness and how it will help you as a wife and mother to find joy and satisfaction in Jesus. Let's look at the lives of two different moms. Could one of these moms be just like you? Mom #1: Life as a mom is so rewarding but it is also filled with struggles. Exhaustion, fussy babies, whiny kids, and a mountain of laundry can taint the picture she once had of motherhood. It can steal her joy, and happiness might not be there when she collapses into bed at … [Read more...]
Happiness, Joy, And Praising God Even When Life Is Crazy
Happiness, Joy, and praising God seems to evade our thinking when life gets crazy! Even when life is running along smoothly it is easy to totally forget to praise God in the mundane of our lives. Wouldn't you agree? Do you know which Psalm is my favorite? Glad you asked! I love Psalm 27, and Psalm 139, and Psalm 91, BUT if you want to know which is my favorite, Psalm 34 is the one I come back to time and time again! This Psalm encourages those who trust in God through expressing happiness!! Joy is probably a word that has a deeper meaning than happiness but I love the word … [Read more...]
