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It’s Leap Day!
The day has finally come! It’s that weird, strange, and mystical day we call Leap Day! Jesus talked about a very different ‘Leap Day’ in Luke 6. The leap day for a Christian might be even more bizarre than the one for the calendar. A day comes for every Christian to leap for joy, but it comes at the absolute last time you would expect it. Consider this . . .
Worshiping with Joy
What brings you joy? For some, it may be time on a vacation. Others might say that the start of college football season (WHOOP WHOOP), certain family or friends, a drive through the country in a particular car, time at a spa, music, or movies are what bring you joy. As you think about things that bring you joy, is worship something that is included on your list? Many of the other things that bring us joy evoke an emotional…
Pursuit of Happiness
In Toy Story, one of the first big scenes in the movie is when Andy first challenges Buzz to prove that he can fly. This is just minutes after the whole group meets Buzz for the first time, and Andy has already realized that Buzz truly believes he’s a “Space-Ranger.” Buzz, confident in his skills, steps close to the edge of the bed and boldly dives off! Thankfully for him, a series of very fortunate events unfold that make it…
Joy and Happiness
What are some things that bring you happiness in your life? What about these things provide you with that feeling of happiness? As you briefly stop and contemplate these things, it’s fairly easy to start coming up with multiple answers ranging from spending time with family or friends all the way to more simple things like enjoying ice cream or a good meal. Now, with that list made, what are some things that bring you joy? Is there a difference…