Hope for the Downcast

Hope for the Downcast

Jesus invites us into his rest even when our souls despair. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. As many of you know, my wife, Janice, is from Mt. Angel, Oregon, a small community most commonly know for its Oktoberfest.  It’s a predominantly Roman Catholic community with both a Benedictine abbey and […]

Joy in the Hands of God

Joy in the Hands of God

God is the source of our joy. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. “You thrill me, LORD, with all you have done for me! I sing for joy because of what you have done.” Psalm 92:4 New Living Translation I can’t stop smiling when I see this picture of my grandson, […]

Joy for Every Day

Joy for Every Day

We can experience joy each day because of God’s grace. You can listen to today’s devotion by clicking on this SoundCloud link. On the third Sunday of Advent many churches light a pink candle to symbolize joy, a joy we experience as we wait for the Christ child to be born and for the glorified Christ to […]