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By: Faith Lifts post today — Callapidder Days

Faith Lifts post today — Callapidder Days — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:42:55 +0000

[...] addition to my WFMW post above, I have a post over at Faith Lifts today. Click on over to find out what cookies have to do with true joy. Or what they don’t [...]

By: Janean

Janean — Sat, 16 Dec 2006 18:36:01 +0000

This is nothing real “earth shattering”, but a couple times in my life I have just been sitting outside feeling the warm breeze on my face, watching my kids play in the yard and even though I had housework to do, unpaid bills and other challenges, the PEACE that just flooded me made me smile and praise God, thinking “It just doesn’t get any better than this!” Then I just sit and soak in it for awhile. I still remember how good it felt to throw off the cares and worries and just enjoy this life for a little while. Mmmmmm…

By: Pauline

Pauline — Thu, 14 Dec 2006 02:02:02 +0000

hi not really sure if this is what i SHOULD write but when you asked about God’s joy i thought of something that happened to me this week that brought me joy that i truly was of the Lord. when i do social things outside of my schedule i try hard to always ask Him to bless it (need to practise that at home more!!) and both times that i had people over to my house and then went out i just knew that i and they had been blessed. i really felt like i had experienced these people as Jesus might have (is that presumptuous??). even though none of them were Christians or even stayed long in my company just extending hospitality in Jesus name can truly bring joy when it is NOT about yourSELF! is that God’s joy? it sure made me feel mighty blessed :O)
sorry this is sooo long and thank you for a wonderful blog site.
pauline in oz

By: Jennifer, Snapshot

Jennifer, Snapshot — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 22:14:12 +0000

Great thoughts! I agree completely that more is not always better, in the way of stuff, but that more of God is the best remedy for wanting what we don’t have.

I love oatmeal butterscotch cookies. Terry used to make them for me when we were dating! I haven’t made them in ages (and of course, he doesn’t make them anymore).

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 21:12:29 +0000

This was a great post, Katrina! It is so true, and I really enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing!

By: Lindsey @ Enjoythejourney

Lindsey @ Enjoythejourney — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 18:35:38 +0000

Wonderful Katrina…and I love seeing the photo of you!

By: Barb

Barb — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 16:26:06 +0000

You’ve expressed it beautifully, Katrina. It’s so true. I find myself wanting more and more and if I get it, I almost always ask myself why I wanted it in the first place. I’m a serious purger and I try really hard to not accumulate stuff. I go on a tear to rid myself of all the “stuff” and a few months later I realize it crept back and I’ve done it again. I need to remember this post.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:57:49 +0000

Wonderful post, and so true. The joy of the Lord is my strength; nothing worldly that satisfies my flesh temporarily gives me that strength–it only creates empty craving. But the Lord fills us, doesn’t He?

By: Paula

Paula — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 14:11:41 +0000

Great post! Cookies, yummmmm!!! As I’ve grown in my faith, I’ve come to realize that only when my cup is full of Christ, will it overflow with the goodness of the “things” in my life.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:30:31 +0000

YOu’re right. Things are fun for the moment but the fun doesn’t really last. Where gifts are concerned, it’s usually the most thoughtful ones that we get the most from, and I think it has to do with the thought behind the gift. When our house burned down years ago, as kids I think my sister and I came to realize how temporary things are. I hate it nowadays when I find my thoughts consumed with stuff. I just want to toss it all (okay not all but I am a purger) and be free from the care it all requires.