10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength. ~Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) “Joy … Read More
Beauty for Ashes
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3 … Read More
The Cardinal’s Cry, Part 2
Lynette Chambers ~ The Cardinal’s Cry, Part 2 Shaking herself out of her sad reverie, the mother Cardinal reminded herself that it did no earthly good to dwell on things beyond her control. God in His infinite wisdom knew when it was each one’s time to die. In His mercy … Read More
Contentment ~ What IS That Thing?
6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 1 Timothy 6:6-7 For after all, the best thing one can do when it is raining is let it rain.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Contentment and peace seem … Read More
Joy Unspeakable
Joy Unspeakable An Award Winning Short Story ~ By Lynette Chambers Her laughter filled the air . . . Sitting on the third row of the Atlanta bound 747, I heard a woman two rows ahead of me laughing a deep, rich laugh. Not the annoying kind – but, … Read More