We Love Your Sense of Humor

Your jokes are funny!

We are so glad you have time in your amazing schedule to take time to share puns and other funny little things with us–things that say, “I know you. I know more about you than anybody else ever.” Just as amazing, you actually have the time, energy, and desire to be that intimate with every person that ever lived. How big are you anyway?

And we are glad, so glad, that you aren’t too “spiritual” to laugh!

Love, Rose Mary

Emmanuel

“Emmanuel,      
             God with us.”

I turned the radio down, driving in silence.
I had to think about this.

How amazing this would have sounded to God’s
    chosen people, living under the burden of the law.
        Living on this side of the curtain.

God with us. 
      Not over us, like a dictator, but with us, walking among us.
   Strong, wise hands leading us along.
            The fragrance of His presence, the joy of His smile.
       The miracle of being pursued by the Creator and ultimate Lover.

A few songs later, and again—Emmanuel!

There on the dark, snowy road I stopped. And I sang.

God, the One with us—no words exist to say how awesome You are!

By Jessica Yoder

Laughter

One of the amazing things our God does is restore our laughter and joy. The season of mourning is followed by the season of comfort. Those who sow in sorrow reap in joy. God is an amazing comforter and healer.

I love my joyful, loving God.

By John Allan