In Difficult Times - Joy to the Soul

31 May

5 Affirmations for Your Faith Hesitations

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Affirmation, BECOMING More Series, In Difficult Times

My slow pace on a prayer walk was an obvious pause. It wasn’t a leisurely choice. It was a hesitant one. My next steps, from parenting to a possible career pivot, felt scary. But the warmth of the sun streaming through the trees brought serenity my way. Yet even while...

15 Nov

Who will you sit with today?

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In Difficult Times

Although I write about joy to the soul, I realize no one plans to be sad. And yet, the loss of who or what we love creates heartache and lingering questions in ways we never planned. In her new book, Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the...

12 Sep

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times

Sometimes, it’s hard to make sense of what it means to walk by faith. The last few weeks definitely put my understanding to the test. As I served as an alternate juror for a trial, the details of the case stunned me. The crime took place in rooms where Scriptures...

05 May

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

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In Difficult Times, Live Your Joy Story

In my quest for living a joyful life, there is a surprise when hard things come. Scripture puts it this way: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2‭ NIV). Wait a minute, James. Facing many kinds of trials puts me...

23 Feb

Today Is a Good Day to Thrive

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Guest Writers, In Difficult Times, Living With Purpose

Whatever life looks like in this moment, we’re invited to look at God. Knowing that He loves us or how His wisdom guides us can be the difference between lingering in self-defeat or learning how to thrive. Whether we are consistent in spending time with God or looking for a...

29 Sep

Lessons from a Pumpkin Takeover

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In Difficult Times, Live Your Joy Story

On a recent trip to the grocery store, a lovely arrangement of pumpkins greeted me at the door. Once I was inside, pumpkin pecan oatmeal made its way into my shopping cart. A few more steps and displays later, it was obvious. I was in the middle of a pumpkin...

02 Sep

Finding a Good Day in Something New

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All Things New, In Difficult Times

How we define a thing means everything. Life’s difficulties can be traps for self-pity or they can be triumphs in the making. A setback can take us back to repeat our mistakes or to discover a new life lesson. And what we label as a bad day or even a bad...

28 Apr

A Sure Foundation in Uncertain Times

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A Season of Waiting, In Difficult Times

On my childhood trips to the carnival, I hesitated to ride the Round Up. You may know it by other names, such as Meteor or Gravitron. As I entered the ride’s circular chamber and stood against the wall, I knew what was in store. Minutes after I slipped into a...

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Category: In Difficult Times

5 Affirmations for Your Faith Hesitations

Who will you sit with today?

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

Today Is a Good Day to Thrive

Lessons from a Pumpkin Takeover

Finding a Good Day in Something New

A Sure Foundation in Uncertain Times

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