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20 Oct

The Haves and Have Nots

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While chatting in a friend’s backyard, I noticed a large number of flower pots. Some of the pots had full blooms — evidence of the care they received and their potential. Other pots were flowerless. They either contained dry soil or were empty. The flowering containers were eye-catching. However, the...
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13 Oct

Let Your Different Make A Difference

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Fall is the season of color gone wild. Depending on where you live, it may take a few weeks for the reds, golds, and greens to hit their stride. But it is worth the wait. As I ran a few errands (and mentally did my “Fall is here” happy dance)...
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06 Oct

How Do You Rise and Shine?

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I met a woman who told me she named her son Phoenix. She chose the name because she always wanted him to rise to the occasion. It is a noble idea. Like most parents, I imagine she and her husband are doing their best to equip their son for flight....
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29 Sep

When To Have Tunnel Vision

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Guest Writer Series  I am pleased to introduce Christy Mobley as a guest writer for this week’s post. Christy and I met at a speakers and writers conference last year. I’m glad we did. Her candor and wisdom are an encouragement to me.  I believe her post on “when to have...
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22 Sep

Why Are Your Friends “Your” Friends?

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The Friendship MAPS study is in full swing at The Park Church! This week’s discussion is on Chapter 2: The Vital Exchange. Our focus was on the importance of the friendship dynamic and what threatens the gift exchange between friends. Here’s a recap of what was shared. In my pre-mom...
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Providing Bible-based content for you to #liveyourjoystory because so many other of life’s stories can deplete our joy. #joytothesoul

#Pray. #Wait. #Trust. I feel like these 3 actions/ #Pray. #Wait. #Trust. I feel like these 3 actions/invitations are constantly on repeat! If you feel that way too, for more encouragement, read "Growing Our Faith One Sip at a Time" on the #joytothesoul blog. Link in profile. #liveyourjoystory
Life is not always a "feel good" story, but we can Life is not always a "feel good" story, but we can still have a "faith deepening" story. To find out more, read my 7-day reading plan, "When Easy Doesn’t Live Here." It's on the #YouVersion Bible app.

You can also go to the #joytothesoul blog, link in profile. Click on the "#liveyourjoystory" button to find When Easy Doesn’t Live Here and other 7-day devotionals.
What if we knew the rest of God’s plan? I’m not ju What if we knew the rest of God’s plan? I’m not just referring to the remainder of what God will do in our lives or in His creation. The rest I’m referring to is knowing Him as our refuge.

It's the topic on the blog this week. Read "Finding Relief in the Rest of God's Plan" on the #joytothesoul blog. Link in profile. #liveyourjoystory
For more encouragement, read my newest post, "Find For more encouragement, read my newest post, "Finding Relief in the Rest of God's Plan" on the #joytothesoul blog. Link in profile. #liveyourjoystory
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