Do you ever find yourself needing one or three of these "mercies" from God as Spurgeon characterizes them?

While my heart grieves not having my Dad here on earth, my heart is relieved that He is with the Lord, and he's done with this old world.

Morning Joy Compositions is the name of my music publishing company, and I write the words at Morning Joy Life (blog.)

Sometimes, God puts us in places where we must hang up our harps on the willow trees. Will the strings ever be inspired to vibrate into song

It's easy to sing the hymn “I Am Resolved" and think we’ve found no charm in select visible worldly delights.

However I live out my responsibilities as a bride, the Bridegroom - Jesus Christ fulfills His husbandry lovingly and perfectly. He is love.

Because God Himself is always good, I am reassured that He remains good even when I can't see it.

How do I get sound advice from my Dad when he has gone on to Heaven? The questions I'm experiencing - he would know the answer or…

God is a God of goodness, beauty, order, and details. As He has fashioned these blossoms intricately, so He has “fearfully and wonderfully”

Jesus loves me.

Always faithful. Always the same. Always there. Always mine.

For many adult years, I lived in shame for not doing enough for Him according to the assessment of others. My love for my Savior questioned.

To me, Resurrection Sunday is the greatest day of celebration for the believer.

Looking back in the rear view mirror, God’s been with me in the long miles. Looking ahead, God’s promises remain He loves; He smiles.

Current tears open opportunities for growth, though painful. With blurred vision, our faithful God leads us to places of His choosing.

Trust is the natural result of being known and loved. • If you do not KNOW God LOVES you, you cannot TRUST Him.

Without death to the leaves, there would be no new life. Without the death of Jesus Christ for our sin, there would be no resurrection…

So whatever the season - realize it is a passing season. Savor its beauty and its life lessons. "To every thing there is a season…”

Until we allow the light of Truth to permeate through our hearts... until we are willing to be honest before our Holy God...

We are excited to announce that our three daughters and I will be recording professionally for the first time this month!