Saturday, October 13, 2007

joy, joy, joy

Carnival_of_beautyThis week's Carnival of Beauty is a must read!  It is just filled with . . . well . . . JOY!

In fact there are 14 joyful posts all reflecting on Christ's beauty in the world around us.  There are some awesome storytellers in this week's lineup that you want to be sure not to miss.

I couldn't help but smile and sing, and I even teared up a little with one post.  We serve an awesome God whose joy is our strength! 

What are you waiting for?  Go.  Read.  Rejoice with those who rejoice!

Oct 13, 2007 3:10:45 PM | the carnival of beauty

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In View of God's Mercy Carolyn McCulley has written another excellent piece on being single and waiting (and waiting) and rejoicing with those who rejoice all in view of God's mercy. Mixed in with the bills and advertising mailers, there it is: another wedding invitation. Addressed to you alone, no "and guest" invited. Waiting in the e-mail inbox is another happy announcement, along with the photos of the sparkly ring: Another friend is happily engaged. At the mall, you spot a former classmate — and her conspicuous baby bump. Another baby shower invitation lurks in your future. You? You still wait. And wait. [continue reading here] My favorite quote from the article . . . Ah, but [rejoicing with those who rejoice . . . are getting married, are having children when we still remain single] is possible, you know. It's not only possible, it's a biblical command. A command, however, that is wrapped in grace and sprinkled with hope. Far from a "grit your teeth and just do it" order from an unsympathetic superior, this directive springs from mercy.
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