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Today’s hymn is another favorite of mine – Joyful, Joyful, We Adore You. 1 Joyful, joyful, we adore You,God of glory, Lord of love;Hearts unfold like flow’rs before You,Op’ning to the sun above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;Drive the dark of doubt away;Giver of immortal gladness,Fill us with the light of day! 2 All̷... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Weekend posts this month will feature lyrics to hymns – you know, those good old fashioned song we do not sing in church anymore. Unless of course they are jacked up in the form of some new Christian-pop arrangement. Starting off this series is my favorite hymn Holy, Holy, Holy! The phrase Holy, Holy, Holy,… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Today’s quote is from Joe’s favorite musician. Once he watched Live At The Acropolis on PBS, no one else was a good. AC/DC, Poison, Meat Loaf, and Def Leppard were some of the few that washed partially out to sea. Below is the unedited version of yesterday’s photo taken at Galveston Bay. A simple life… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach – waiting for a gift from the sea. Anne Morrow Lindbergh Reading Anne’s book this week. It’s a good classic that’s a quick and easy read. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I came across this quote while doing my research for yesterday’s post. It is so good and true that it needed it’s own post. Contrary to popular opinion, the most important characteristic of a godly mother is not her relationship with her children. It is her love for her husband. The love between husband and… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here are some quotes about family since a lot of reunions take place in the summer under clear or cloudy skies. Ah..I can smell Mom’s Johnny Marzetti casserole, her baked beans and taste the chocolatey goodness of the fudge ribbon cake. May God bless you with a family reunion this summer and may y’all make… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A verse for those who are grieving. May God comfort you in your grief. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of Jesus, Disco, history, books, and lipstick. She… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Hope everyone had a safe and fun Independence Day. Link to 2 Corinthians 3 May God continue to bless today and always. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Are you hot, sticky, and sweaty because you are living in the devil’s armpit? Here are a few pictures to cool you down. Do you feel cooler now? Praying for your air-conditioners and fans. May God keep them working. Have a joy-filled, blessed day and week. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Today is the end of the Rainbow Promise series. Here is the original promise from Genesis 9. God bless you as you cling to His numerous promises. Remember, the only way to find them is to read your Bible daily. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is the promise from Genesis 8 Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of Jesus, Disco, history, books, and lipstick. She is also the amateur photographer behind… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The heat is on this week in many ways. Stay alert and informed. Heat If you are under an extreme heat warning this week, remember to stay hydrated. Do you have flashlight? Do you have batteries for your flashlight? Do you have matches and candles? Do you have food in the pantry you can eat… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is the link to Philippians 4 so you can read this verse in context. I’m not sure if these posts will continue. My computer and/or internet are acting funky. Most likely, it is the internet provider. It was a major struggle to get this one done. There are only 3 more to go so… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Related Reading: Isaiah 41 Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of Jesus, Disco, history, books, and lipstick. She is also the amateur photographer behind the blog OgleOhio.c... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Today’s post is inspired by the following three events: We The People certainly have a lot of humbling, praying, seeking, and turning to do but the benefit is once again being united; united under the one true king, Jesus Christ. Sorry, Charlie! Related Reading: Here is the link to read 2 Chronicles 7 in its… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Yesterday, I finished a study entitled Arise, A study on the book of Nehemiah by The Daily Grace Co. Since Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall, I decided to read the book of Ezra. He is the one who rebuilt the Temple. Both Ezra and Nehemiah were praying men. I had to chuckle when reading the last… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Related Resource: 50+ Promises of God Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of Jesus, Disco, history, books, and lipstick. She is also the amateur photographer behind the... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The New International Version uses the word “still,” while the New Living Translation uses the word “calm.” Silent, from the English Standard Version, describes me the best. As my house is silent most of the time. Although I am working on a remedy. However, this evening the windows are open and I’m being serenaded by&#... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Last year this time, I was commuting back and forth to Mom’s house thankful that the Lake Effect Snow Machine was quiet. Well, its not been quiet this year. Here are some pictures taken after the last couple snow storms. These pictures are of the woods behind the house and do not include the big… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
It’s a cold, bleary, and dreary sunrise today. Temps are not supposed to dip into the single digits overnight for at least a week. WooHoo! Been up since 4:30, doing devotions and Bible reading plan, and memorizing a verse. I learned something new about the verse. Will share that tomorrow. In the meantime, I think… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
What better time than Lent to “fan into flame the gift of God.” 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, 7 for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Flame Photo by Jordon Connor on Unsplash.com ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Susan B. Hambley Nature Center 5:20p.m. on Tuesday February 20th: Temperature – 72 degrees. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her widowhood adventures hoping to encourage widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. A graduate of Kent State University with... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions. Proverbs 28:1New Living Translation(NLT) Joe’s favorite color was beige. Yep! I told him beige was boring. He said he was just a boring guy. I told him he was NOT boring. Beige is a neutral that compliments every color which is why... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Nahum is one of the Bible’s minor prophets. The book of Nahum tells the story of the Lord’s anger at and the eventual destruction of Nineveh. The city was wicked and filled with oppression, cruelty and idolatry. In this book are words that change how I look at clouds. Whether on a bright sunny day… Or on a dark stormy... mehr auf joyreturns.com
For those of you who have a dog in your life, spoil them rotten today. I miss my Rommie, my golden girl. Also for those of you who do not have dogs, this quote is the truth. Those of you who do have dogs already know this wisdom. “If you think dogs can’t count, try putting three dog biscuits in... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here are scriptures to help you deal with the panic that is gripping our country. Yes, we were given self-control. That is why people are buying up toilet paper. Am I panicked over this situation – no. I am living my life as normal, getting up stumbling across the hall and working my virtual logistics job, walking across the yard... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A review of Jen Wilkin’s book None Like Him, 10 Ways God Is Different From Us (and why that is a good thing) is coming this Tuesday. In the meantime here is a quote from the book to give you something to think about until then. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She sh... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Time for the history buff in me to emerge. I was always curious about the song To Anacreon In Heaven (British drinking song) so I decided to research and publish the lyrics this weekend. You already know the tune but more about that tomorrow. Anacreon was an ancient Greek lyric poet. ( born c. 582 BCE – died c. 485) Unfort... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Dawn’s early light is breaking here in Northeast Ohio at the time this post is published. Here is a little wisdom courtesy of Francis Scott Key, with the help of a trio of cowboys. I almost did not post anything today as I could not find any poem, quote or scripture that spoke to me. Then I remembered this video... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Welcome! For today’s Historical Weekend Wisdom I’ve selected a poem by Samuel Adams, one of our founding fathers. He was elected to the Massachusetts General Assembly in 1765 where he served as clerk for years and was the first to propose a Continental Congress. He is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was not kno... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Not to thrilled about doing housework after a long week at work? Then follow legendary comedienne Phyllis Diller’s advice. Housework can’t kill you, but why take a chance? Phyllis Diller Drop by tomorrow for the finale of the funny quotes I found at BrainyQuote.com The Legal Pad: All links in this series are non-affiliate. Bio: Michele ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Welcome to the weekend! Hope your Saturday is filled with lots of wonderful memories. “Say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move.” Matthew 17:20 The following are verses mentioned in the Day 14 devotion Speak to the Mountain in Mark Batterson’s Draw the Circle, The 40 Prayer Challenge Speak these words to the... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Happy Saturday and Happy Sweetest Day! We are experiencing our first taste of cold weather as temperatures dipped into the 30’s overnight. Currently, at 6:45 a.m., it is a “balmy” 35 degrees. Boy does it feel wonderful to hold a hot coffee mug, a mug that seems hotter than normal. Today’s post is based on the devotion Sow A ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I uttered these words while searching for a photo of a gate in my picture gallery. “God, show me where I can take a photo of a gate.” The next row down was a picture of my gate. Duh! I had totally for gotten about the gate in my fence. Upon entering this gate, you will encounter, birds, fish, frogs,... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A calm, peaceful poem for the end of the day. I highly recommend listening to Michael Crawford’s version on the CD On Eagles Wings. His version is very soothing. You will find the entire CD a joy to listen to anytime you need a dose of comfort and joy. Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh, Shadows of... mehr auf joyreturns.com
As we enter a new era, one that will probably be as wild as a roller coaster, I am meditating on this Bible verse: I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Psalm 27:13 (NIV) No matter how hard life gets the next year, two or beyond, I am... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I am a subscriber to writer Charissa Stastny’s “Stuck On Love” newsletter. Yesterday she included these quotes from President Abraham Lincoln and I decided to “steal” them from her. “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to brin... mehr auf joyreturns.com
After Olvia Newton-John’s passing, it came to light that she prayed the Lord’s prayer every night as a way of thanking God for saving her daughter when Olivia was pregnant. So be like Olivia and pray this daily, or even several times a day. It’s your choice. After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is some hope and joy to cling to if you are in a season of waiting. Whether it is waiting for a new job, waiting to get through the first year of grief, or waiting for the end of endless political robo-calls, I hope you find these words from Lamentations encouraging. Remember, everything in… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Here is another quote from Paul David Tripp’s book Journey To The Cross; A 40-Day Lenten Devotional. God intends suffering to pry open our hands wo we let go of the things of this earth and hold more tightly to Jesus. Paul David Tripp – Journey To The Cross; A 40-Day Lenten Devotional (Day 4, pg 29) What are you... mehr auf joyreturns.com
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