Bitter or Better

Feb 1, 2021 | All, Devotions

Bad things happen. We can count on it. I wish they didn’t but they do. Jesus even tells us so, John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” In this world,...

The Joy Bus

Feb 1, 2021 | All, Devotions

If you haven’t seen it yet, we hope you will! What is it? The Joy Bus! Joy99/JoyWorship was gifted a bus! Yes, a bus. And we’re calling it the Joy Bus!The vision of the Joy Bus is to partner with West Michigan churches, non-profits and individuals in helping spread...

Prayer for 2021

Feb 1, 2021 | All, Devotions

A friend of mine shared the most beautiful prayer for 2021 with me in the form of a song. I found it so moving I want to share it with you. You can listen to the song below! Here are the words. I hope it blesses you as much as it has blessed me! An Epiphany Prayer for...

Father’s Eyes

Jan 13, 2021 | Devotions

Our youngest son Cohen has Down syndrome, and happens to be the most beautiful baby boy I’ve ever seen. (I’m of course not biased at all) Due to an extra 21st chromosome, individuals with Down syndrome have many distinctive physical features. These features include...

A Place for Grief

Jan 13, 2021 | Devotions

Most of us are so glad that 2020 is over. Rightly so, it was a challenging year! Turning the page to the new chapter of 2021 gives us a renewed sense of hope as we look to the future. However, I wonder though, if some of us have rushed too quickly to the hope of...

Nothing New Under the Sun

Jan 11, 2021 | All, Devotions

Ok. I’m going to be brutally honest here. Some times I get writer’s block. From week to week I jot down things that the Lord is showing me that I think might be beneficial to others. God always is revealing Godself. I just need to pay attention! Some times God speaks...