this past summer we took our youth group kids to Acuna, Mexico for a mission trip. we thought we were going to build a church building and pour ourselves into the Christians there. little did we know how much more they were going to give/do for us. i can't remember ever experiencing so much joy and generosity in one week. the mexican Christians radiated it. hopefully you can catch a glimpse of their genuine joy in these pics.
i've been thinking and reading about joy a lot lately, trying to understand it better. actually, i've been trying to figure out how to be more joyful in my life, and how to direct that towards my Father in heaven, as well as those around me. i'm still wrestling with it while stiving to be filled with the joy only Christ can provide. what i do know though is this. joy is contagious and powerful. it can make an eternal difference in someone's life. at least, it has for me.
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L.D. quote for the day: "Lorie darlin', why you look as pretty as the mornin'."--Gus
speaking of pretty...
pure, innocent, Christ-like, joy...
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