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Joy-giver

For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. — Romans 14:27, NLT It is the smaller acts, the unexpected smile, a compliment, a moment of listening, a shared laugh, those little gifts thatContinue reading “Joy-giver”

Scatter Joy

I saw a sign that read, “Scatter your joy,” and I believe in that premise. You can’t hoard joy because joy can’t be hidden; it can’t be stored away in emotion silos for another day because when joy dawns the light effuses; joy warms and grows and fills every corner, finds and merges with otherContinue reading “Scatter Joy”

Butterflies

“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne These little creatures intrigue me, so delicate but also mighty, wings beating against wind so quickly. They dance when they encounter another one of their species, circling, Continue reading “Butterflies”