There are moments in life when sorrow feels unavoidable. Jesus Himself acknowledged it, saying, “Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you.” Joy does not deny pain—it overcomes it. Even the greatest men and women of faith experienced seasons of deep discouragement. Moses came down from Mount Sinai, fresh from the presence of God, only to find idolatry and rebellion. Job cursed the day of his birth. Elijah felt utterly alone. Depression and despair are not signs of spiritual failure—they are part of the human experience.
The issue is not feeling discouraged from time to time; the issue is staying there. Staying in the blues is a decision—but so is choosing joy. Joy is a disciplined choice to surrender control, to trust God with your life, your family, your future, and your fears. Jesus declared, “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” In your darkest hour, do not be driven by fear. Be led by the joy unspeakable that God gives—even in the worst of times. Joy is not accidental. Joy is a decision.
The Inaugural Love Like Jarrett #9 Memorial Golf Tournament will take place on Monday, October 20th, 2025 to raise funding to continue the life and legacy of Jarrett Tisdale, a class of '24 Wolfe City High School graduate who passed away on December 21, 2024. All proceeds will be put towards continuing a scholarship foundation and building an indoor athletic facility for WCISD in his name to benefit the community and students for years to come. Please visit the website below for more information on how you can participate, sponsor, or donate. Any and all support is appreciated!
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Great camp today. Thank you @TylerLionsFB for hosting and @C4SportOklahoma for sponsoring the first Savage Storm football camp of the summer‼️
Grateful for everyone who participated!!
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Join me in praying for former President @realDonaldTrump as it appears gunfire erupted at his Pennsylvania rally and he had to be rushed off the stage. https://t.co/4ym9nvU5HB
Congrats to the kid on a new school record in the 300m hurdles with a time of 42.41. They say everyone has a plan until you get hit in the face and although senior year wasn’t what he had hoped for, he’s still making the most of it. Excited to see what’s to come!
Nailed it - agree 100%
The endless “toughness conditioning” only teaches kids how to hold back, try to pace it, and just survive until it’s over - the opposite of what you really want
Very well said. Watch ⬇️