A few weeks ago we visited Keely and Mark and while we were there we took time to relax in the gardens at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford, Conn. I have written…
Category: Joy Notes
Posts that intend to inspire
CNY Wesleyan Men’s Retreat exciting and inspiring
Every year the guys who go rave about men’s retreat but I have not been able to go before. Usually, the Houghton board meeting and the Wesleyan men’s retreat are on the…
A Parable Poem on Lawns Turning Green
I wrote the first version of this some years ago for our church newsletter at our first church. Each year as the lawns turn green again after the winter’s destruction, I…
Reflections on Easter Weekend
I am thankful for each one who took time to honor Jesus by worshipping at Community Wesleyan in Kirkville this year. Attendance at Good Friday service and Easter Celebration service was up…
Reflections on Speaking at Houghton Chapel
I remember as a student attending the mandatory chapel services at Houghton College. Since I was taking mostly Bible and related courses and was already active in church leadership in my home…
Celebrating a Unanimous Decision
What a joy it was to lead the special church conference this evening in the consideration of the 50th Anniversary Project. I had felt that there was a positive feeling about…
Spring means counting robins
What says spring like counting the returning birds? Last weekend, I went for my neighborhood walk (about 1 mile each way) and counted robins. I was rejoicing to report a total of ten. The…
Help in seeking God – a testimony
Ever since we have set our hearts on seeking God together, it seems that I have been supernaturally aided in my searching. 1. God has helped me to have the heart to…
Fifty Days of Refreshing — 7 Ways to Grow Your Faith
During our 50 Days of Refreshing Emphasis leading up to Easter, I hope to add several posts and pages encouraging spiritual practices that will help us all to seek God during these…
How to Make a Cold January Fly By
I have been thinking recently about those people who are very depressed in deep winter and find that time seems to crawl by. Well, I’m not a great fan of winter myself. …