Monthly Archives: July 2016

“Restore to me the joy of your salvation…”    (Psalm 51.12a) The importance of a happy soul can’t be seen any more clearly than here.  David, the man after God’s heart (see 1 Sam. 13:14), has lost his way.  He’s done things that tabloids rant about.  Why?  It appears to me David lost his joy.Continue reading “Project Restoration”

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10.10b) The pursuit of a “happy heart” keeps this verse in mind constantly.  Jesus wants us to have the fullest life possible.  Of course this doesn’t mean lavish homes, big cars and Swiss bank accounts.  No, Christ’s aim is MUCH higher.Continue reading “2 Questions”

“Come and hear, all you who fear God; let me tell you what he has done for me.” (Psalm 66:16) Listening to Pastor Sharon last Sunday reminded me of how very important storytelling is to all of us. In a recent study, 89 adult participants were asked to tell their life stories to a team of researchersContinue reading “Psalm 66 For Your Brain!”