Pure Joy
Joyful are people of integrity,
who follow the instructions of the Lord.
Joyful are those who obey his laws
and search for him with all their hearts.
They do not compromise with evil,
and they walk only in his paths.
You have charged us
to keep your commandments carefully.
Oh, that my actions would consistently
reflect your decrees!
Then I will not be ashamed
when I compare my life with your commands.
As I learn your righteous regul
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So I have a friend who really dislikes decorating for Christmas. She thinks it’s messy, it’s a hassle, and every year wonders if she has to do it at all. I, on the other hand, put my trees up on the tenth of November. Of course, there are other things that fill her with joy that don’t seem like a lot of fun to me.
But here’s the amazing things—-we’re still friends.
In fact, I’d say she’s one of my favorite people. We talk a couple of times a week. She listens as I
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Even though I’m a summer loving girl who’s always a little sad to see this season end, I have to admit there are some things about this season that I really love. One of them is the fiery red burning bush that sits just outside my living room window. It is simply gorgeous! Whenever I look at it, I remember the night we planted it.
It was my mom’s birthday and Mom, Jamie, and I decided to just take the day and celebrate. So we got in the car, got some lunch, and ate ta
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