Tag: joy
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Doggone That Wag
Mom wouldn’t let us have a dog growing up. She didn’t want to be the one to take care of it. We did have a dog for a couple of weeks when I was in eighth grade. Dad brought her home, much to Mom’s chagrin. A beagle who loved to chew on everything. Her name was Holly,…
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Some Things Should Never Be Put In A Smoothie
I’m not a fan of a lot of greens. Some of them are just plain bitter. They might be good for me, but tolerating them as part of a meal is a little hard to stomach. Unless you put them in a blender with things I like. Fruit. Almond butter. Greek yogurt. Smoothies make a…
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The View From Up Here–Or Down There
I’m sitting on a roof in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. An incredible perch, to say the least. John and I are here visiting our youngest, Debbie, and her team, who’ve been ministering to student athletes in the university system in Puerto Rico. I’ve never been here before, and I’m overwhelmed by sights and sounds so different from…
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If The Lights Are Off, Is That Delight?
Delight is one of those words that makes you grin when you say it. It makes you feel what it means. I don’t hear the word used a lot. I hear enjoy, like, love. Things are awesome, amazing, astounding. There’s a pureness in the idea of delight. Wonder. Awe. Genuine joy. I’ve watched that played out in my grandson, Huck. I’ve…
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To Feel Or Not To Feel; Is That Even The Question?
I watched Disney’s Inside Out recently. Laughed and cried like a child. It’s what happens when you make a movie where the main characters are emotions. Joy, Anger, Fear, Sadness and Disgust give voice to Riley’s inner turmoil as she grows up and learns to deal with disappointment, pain, anger and happiness. Watching how the emotions process…
Tip of My Iceberg 