Meditations on "Dysfunction"

God is always calling us to fullness of joy in Him – reasonable happiness in this life and supreme happiness with God forever in the next.

… we are looking forward to the new heavens and new earth he has promised, a world filled with God’s righteousness.

Our parents or caregivers are deeply connected to our lives on many levels.

Anyone who has tried to break free from the harmful use of a substance or an addictive habit does not need a dictionary to help them understand temptation.

At this time of year, as we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth, some of us may have regrets about Christmases in our past.

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

….when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

In the beginning God created us to live in conscious contact with Him.

As we have established God is faithful to us. God has also given us many practical commands for faithfulness in our service to others including our spouse, strangers, prisoners, and those who are suffering.

This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.

At this time of year, as we prepare our hearts for the annual celebration of Christ’s birth, many may have regrets about some Christmases in their past.

We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves.