Author Archives: joyocala

Yesterday we began this holiest week of the year.  We may rightly call it the week that changed the world.  We ponder our Savior’s suffering, death and resurrection for us, for you and for me.  Because of the sacrifice we … Continue reading →

“Shout and cheer, Daughter Zion! Raise your voice, Daughter Jerusalem. Your king is coming! A good king who makes all things right, a humble king riding a donkey, a mere colt of a donkey.” The Old Testament prophesy from Zechariah, appears … Continue reading →

Many of you know our daughter from Vermont recently spent 3 weeks with us. We certainlyenjoyed having her here and we are so proud of the young person she was and the adult shehas become. That being said, that outcome … Continue reading →

Or maybe the Procrastinating Gardener. Yep, that’s me. I really do love to plant and tend and watch plants grow and mature. But often, I buy the plants and seeds and they sit for weeks without getting into the soil. … Continue reading →

Last month Silas wrote a devotional about communion. It closed with a stanza of Claire Cloninger’s hymn “Come to the table of mercy.” That reminded me of the many times I communed in the church where I was raised. We … Continue reading →

In just four short days we will celebrate Palm Sunday, in remembrance of Jesus’ ride into Jerusalem. A fitting time to ponder Jill’s words from a blog written several years ago. Traverse in your mind, back to Biblical times and … Continue reading →

I just had my first experience using an AI fast food drive-through. Not a fan. There was no way to verify what was in the wrap I ordered. Then was told I couldn’t get an iced tea; but I gave … Continue reading →

“God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts.  Use them well to serve one another.”  Peter 4:10 Some of you have recently taken the two-session course on Your Spiritual Gifts.  I hope you … Continue reading →

Do you consider yourself a strong warrior? So many folks these days are “work-out-aholics” and have the strength of Godzilla. (My youngest son is in the gym for his mega workout every day at 5:30 a.m., before he showers and … Continue reading →

I lift up my eyes to the hills-where does my help come from? My help comes fromthe Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1-2 NIV Can you visualize yourself and God together? Walking together, working together,tackling every challenge … Continue reading →