Joy is not the absence of sadness or the presence of the spectacular.  It’s the undercurrent of understanding God’s goodness in every season.

Tauren Wells

Do not repay anyone evil for evil.  Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.  If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 12:17-18
The New International Version

One of the most joyful people I’ve ever met was a Native American woman from Arizona.  She grew up in a large and terribly poor family.  Still, they shared everything they had with their friends and neighbors.  When they were down to their last five dollars, her father would always say: “Let’s have a party!”  He’d spend that five dollars on ice cream and invite all the neighbors to come over.  By God’s grace her family always had all that they needed.  Even in the pits of depression, we, too, can throw a party.  We are the children of a loving God!  We can rejoice in the sure hope that God will get us through any trial or tribulation.

John J. Boucher

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