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07 Oct

Does God have a favorite season?

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Live Your Joy Story
Autumn is here and I believe the hype. It’s my favorite season. The colorful leaves, cooler temperatures and pumpkin spiced everything create a harvest of happiness in me. But what if God has a favorite season? As the Creator of all things, of course He loves all of His creation....
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23 Sep

The Secret to Safeguarding Our Faith

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Live Your Joy Story
Some secrets need to be kept. The cherished recipe of a famous fried chicken chain or the nuclear codes for a missile launch, immediately come to mind. A company’s solvency or a nation’s security depends on complex layers of protection. But some facts need to be known. How to keep...
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09 Sep

Where do you hide your battles?

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In Difficult Times,  Uncategorized
Battles. We all have them. A fear that keeps resurfacing or a shame that won’t let go are common themes. But the recent death of Chadwick Bozeman brought both tragedy and triumph to light. The 43-year old actor’s battle with colon cancer was hidden from public view. And yet, his...
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26 Aug

When It’s Time to Make Your Move

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Living With Purpose
During our first 12 years of marriage, my husband and I moved every 3 years or so. Each relocation came courtesy of the United States Marine Corps as Brady served on active duty. For the most part, I loved the adventure. But our first relocation had its share of anxiety....
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05 Aug

Seeing A Different Kind of Summer Differently

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Joy to The Soul Summer
My teenage son’s garden adorns our backyard. And by adorn, I mean large leaves stretch across formerly flattened sod. But this is an improbable garden. Without the pandemic slowing things down, it’s likely my son’s energy would be spent elsewhere. And yet, even with his new focus, Ryan forgot to...
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