Archive for the ‘Joy’ Category

The Gift of the Present

Posted: July 16, 2011 by clairer in Contentment, Joy

“I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” Philippians 4:12

 I’m a planner. I like thinking about my future: things that I want to do in my next semester at college, where I will be a year from [...]

Got Joy?

Posted: July 24, 2010 by clairer in Joy

Picture something that makes you really happy.  I’m not talking about just sort of “happy” but pure jumping-off-the-wall-with-joy happiness.  What is that for you?  For some people, that happiness may derive from success.  Perhaps getting perfect grades in school, or winning a contest, or seeing your team win the World Series or the Super Bowl [...]