Choosing Joy
It seems like everybody is angry today. There are plenty things in the world that we should be angry or sad about, such as school shootings, terrorist, politicians that don’t do anything and racist systems that make the world unfair.
However, some of the issues that are starting twitter rages are a bit ridiculous. I just can’t get my head around why Christ Pratt praying for a friend with a heart condition is a problem. It appears that almost any tweet, Facebook post, comment or picture can send people into a violent rage.
This Year is Different
Last year was a hard year. The tumultuous divisive political climate created a fog that suffocated the joy of God’s gifts in my life. Throughout the year, I forgot that God has given me joy and peace and that I can choose to partake in those gifts.