Category Archives: Holidays
Jesus’ Love Formula
Valentine’s Day brings love to mind. Love reminds us of Jesus. So, FJ thinks about Jesus, love, and Valentine’s Day. He shows how Jesus exhorts us to treat our enemies and then declares that rewards will follow. “But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return; and your reward will […]
Continue readingFocus on Just One New Year’s Resolution! You May Cope Better!
I adapted this 2018 post written for my website, Navigating the Storms, which discussed New Year’s resolutions for chronically ill people. Hopefully, it will resonate with you, helping you adjust to your limitations. My apologies for the six months of silence since our last post. On August 5th, FJ and I were in a dreadful […]
Continue readingThe Father in You
FJ writes this month about Father’s Day and God. “There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” — Proverbs 18:24 “Behold I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come into him, and will dine with him and he with me.” — Revelation […]
Continue readingLiving Lovingly and Being Loved
Jesus and Valentine’s Day both speak of love. FJ writes about how we learn about love from Jesus and how we are loved by Him. He encourages us to share our love for Jesus on Valentine’s Day. Read on to see what FJ says. Living Lovingly and Being Loved © Joe Griffitts Living lovingly while […]
Continue readingAngels Revealed God’s Glory to Shepherds
FJ brings us another article from the Ione Baptist Church newsletter. He writes about the connection between God’s glory and Christmas. We hope this adds to your Christmas. © FJ Griffitts, 2024. From Friendly Words, Ione, WA. “And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in […]
Continue readingCan You Take Time to Solve This 4th of July Puzzle?
Let’s think about celebrating history this month with a 4th of July puzzle. My apologies to our international readers who may be unfamiliar with this US holiday celebrating our independence. I also included summer activities, so readers from other parts of the world can still enjoy this puzzle. I created this puzzle two years ago, […]
Continue readingWhere Should A Successful Father Look for Help?
Read on for FJ’s views about a father’s role. Learn who FJ thinks the father should look to for guidance. Of course, he relies on God for a father’s example. First, father means one who begins something that no one else can claim as theirs. Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ, described this process quite […]
Continue readingLove Is…
February is the month known for love. Today, I write about how Valentine’s Day derives from God’s love. Carole and I celebrate Valentine’s Day each year because of our love for each other. We give cards to each other. We also eat out at a favorite restaurant. Throughout the years, we have celebrated our love […]
Continue readingAre You Up for Adventure in 2024?
After this past busy holiday season, I need a break. Therefore, in lieu of writing a post, I’m giving you an outline so you can make 2024 an adventurous year! This outline works especially for the chronically ill; on the other hand, it works for other people, too. What plans do you already have for […]
Continue readingAmazing Christmas — Why Almighty God Came Down to Earth
Most people in the US believe that Christmas is special. Many Christians see Christmas as amazing because God came down to earth as a man. I wrote this article as a pastor almost forty years ago. And I find it to still be true. Is Christmas amazing to you? Read on to see why I […]
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