Naches: Bringing Joy to Our Heavenly Father

 These things have I spoken to you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.  John 15:11 (NIV) Quietly my grandfather leaned over and whispered in a gentle voice, “naches.”  I looked at him with big eyes, wondering if […]

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Waving the White Flag to Experience Joy

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 Everyone loves a fresh start. A new beginning. A second chance. A mulligan. […]

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Where HOPE Abounds

Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 (NASB) At this time last year we were returning from a family trip to […]

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