Blog - Joy to the Soul

23 Oct

When Insecurity Is Turned Inside Out

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I’m usually excited when a friend shares good news. But enthusiasm escaped me when a friend shared a recent accomplishment. Thankfully, we were on the phone. Otherwise, she would have seen my dark brown eyes turn green. She would have noticed my frown betray the fake reply of “wonderful,” as...

20 Oct

A Planner’s Purpose

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Affirmation, Guest Writers, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

For today's topic, PURPOSE, I'm thrilled to have my friend Jelise Ballon sharing lessons she's learned about life (so far). Her transparency and insight encourage me. I hope you'll be encouraged by it too. Thanks Jelise! “The LORD said to him, “Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf...

19 Oct

Are You Sipping on Today’s Special?

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

I’m a tea-lover with a cabinet full of flavored teas and fancy cups to prove it. I enjoy it iced or hot. But I’m partial to a hot cup swirling a spiced aroma through my kitchen. It doesn’t matter if I’m drinking from a cup that’s fancy or familiar. I...

18 Oct

Finding Dignity in The Dust

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Affirmation, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

In John 8, the woman caught in adultery, often catches my attention. Her story highlights circumstances when human nature is not at its best. With her moral failure on public display, she lost her privacy and her dignity the moment she was exposed. Her accusers rushed to condemn her. It...

17 Oct

Grace Meets Us in Our Unique

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