by Joy Vroonland | Aug 31, 2021 | Daily Devotional
I have learned the very hard way to listen to my gut, which I think is actually the Holy Spirit giving me a sign. Many years ago, before we moved here, while in the throes of grief over losing my dad, I called my husband’s boss, very angry about something that...
by Joy Vroonland | Jun 22, 2021 | Daily Devotional
A few months ago, I bought some waterproof mascara. Our son is getting married to his high school sweetheart this Friday, on the fifth anniversary of his asking her to be his girlfriend. It will be a joyful celebration of young love, and I wanted to be ready for the...
by Joy Vroonland | May 18, 2021 | Daily Devotional
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in...
by Joy Vroonland | Mar 9, 2021 | Daily Devotional
Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the...
by Joy Vroonland | Feb 2, 2021 | Daily Devotional
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. — Ephesians 3: 20–21 NIV For...
by Joy Vroonland | May 7, 2020 | Daily Devotional
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 ”How are you?” I routinely ask. And I routinely hear this enthusiastic response:...
