In the box office hit animation Inside Out, a young girl called Riley portrays the conversations that happen in her head by her emotions, which control or influence her reactions. The emotions are joy, anger, disgust, sadness and fear. In the first part, we see Joy (that glowy character in picture) as the main emotion, … Continue reading The Plight of Extremely Joyous People
Song of Solomon 2:4a He brought me to the banqueting house ... Jesus did not bring you to a mourning house He didn't bring you to a house filled with lack He didn't bring you to a house of sickness He brought you to a banqueting house! Jesus did not bring you to a striving … Continue reading Banqueting
When God joys over you, you cease to weep and cry. Tears become alien to you. (Isaiah 65:19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, And joy in My people; The voice of weeping shall no longer be heard in her, Nor the voice of crying.) When God joys over you, long life is inevitable (Isaiah 65:20 … Continue reading When God joys Over You
Psalms 104:31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works. We are His works! His masterpieces. If I, an artist rejoice in every masterpiece I make, how much more the maker of the artist? Ahhh He rejoices (please note:) not just about his works, not just over … Continue reading A Reason for you to Rejoice!
Many of us admire Joseph's coat of many colors. It was given to him in the name of love but between the rainbows woven in this linen tunic, a message lies buried. I imagine his coat was prophetic, ready to speak of his life, and the path it'd take. That coat belongs to every child … Continue reading Coat of Many Colors
In 2020, around May, I started a business called Bike Borough. Its aim was to lend out bikes at a fee, since public means had been hindered. There was a lot of market, a lot of potential. But there were no bikes. The business closed. I know how you can relate; especially if you as … Continue reading You’re not Alone
Psalms 30:5 For His anger [is but for] a moment, His favor [is for] life; Weeping may endure for a night, But joy [comes] in the morning. One time, this scripture came up amidst danger and trouble. And immediately I noticed that joy had returned to me, yet 'morning hadn't come.' Note how the psalmist … Continue reading Joy Comes In the Morning
Have you ever blamed yourself for the state of your parents? Or something vile...? In the Bible, we see Jacob's last born Benjamin, who as his mother gave birth to him, passed away. Genesis 35:17-18 Now it came to pass, when she was in hard labor, that the midwife said to her, "Do not fear; … Continue reading Son of My Right Hand
In 2019, I was having a conversation, amidst a group of friends. Some were married, others had given up on marriage, and others, well, were about to get married. As the conversation microwaved on, everyone began sharing their expectations of marriage. One of them said he wanted ONE child; ‘and it has to be a … Continue reading Before you say ‘I do’…
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