Blog - Joy to the Soul

22 Sep

Redemptive Reminiscing

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This past week I went back to my hometown to attend two funerals. My Aunt Lovelle and my Aunt Dorothy passed within 24 hours of each other. Their sudden and almost synchronized loss was very difficult for my dad. As I spent time with him, we shared memories of my...

15 Sep

Crossing at the Light

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Sidetracked or Sincere?

I was eight years old when I learned about jaywalking. Even before I knew what it was, the name made me curious. Was it walking in the formation of the letter J? Was it walking someone’s dog named Jay? My third grade mind thought of many things, until I was...

08 Sep

A willingness to try new things

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All Things New, Uncategorized

I’m a creature of habit. I love routine and a sense of what each day will look like. However, last week I celebrated another birthday and I realized how much more I am embracing, dare I say — change. Change can drum up feelings of dread if we look at...

01 Sep

Faith that frees me from perfection

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Affirmation

Each of us has an idea of an ideal moment. It might be a meaningful conversation, a celebration of a success, or an event that marks a new beginning. However, when it comes to each of us being perfect that goal can be far more elusive. In many ways aiming...

25 Aug

The Unexpected

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