Emma Veronica

I’ve had many discussions in the past month about “satisfaction.” And of course, when it keeps coming up, God must be trying to tell me something, right? What does it mean to be satisfied? Satisfied (adj.) contented; pleased Satisfy (verb) to meet the expectations, needs, or desires of (someone); to fulfill (a desire or need) I feel like this word is so fitting for this time of year.  The media consumes our minds with the temptation to buy, buy, buy! You see the holiday sales everywhere, and you want to get everyone the perfect gift.  And of course, we all have our own wish lists full of goodies that we would love to love for a few days past the 25 th until they become just another “thing” in the closet, in the drawer, on the shelf, etc. Clearly we are not truly satisfied by things.  We know this in our minds, just not always in our souls. But what about being satisfied in Christ?  The Samaritan woman learned quickly that even just a sip of Li...

I've decided that 2017 is going to be the year of joy for me.  I thought it would be nice to check in every now and again to share a bit of what God is teaching me about his joy. So here are five things I'm learning (in no particular order):  1. There are so many things in this world that strive to steal our joy.  Failure, defeat, fatigue, depression, anxiety... and so often we let them. I have found joy to be a choice.  Jesus never forces himself on anyone, and he doesn't force his joy on them either.  He will allow us to carry on being "happy," "content," or even just sad, but he wants so much more for us. "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.  I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) Often this choice is a daily habit we must build.  Sometimes even a choice we have to make every few minutes.  But I'm finding the effort to be so, so worth it.  2. We cannot find our joy h...