QotD: Today is the Greatest...

"What's the best thing about today?"

One thing that I love about church is that no matter what, even if the message doesn't resonate as strongly as previous messages have, I always take something away. Today was no exception. Pastor Thom is away doing a wedding in Southern California, so Pastor Kevin delivered today's message. He made a good point today about there being a difference between being "happy" and being "joyful." Happiness is inconsistent and situational, whereas joyfulness is secure and permanent. Not to downgrade the idea of being "happy," but given that happiness is fleeting, I would rather spend more time in becoming joyful. One of the most wonderful things about having a working, loving relationship with God is that you can have joy- even in times of grief or distress- because you know that in the end, there is an eternal home for you that is greater than anything we can imagine. And that's just awesome!

I'd like to share more, but as it turns out Uptown Espresso is frigid and I'm a-goin' home. Perhaps I'll add on once I get in front of the fireplace? We'll see.