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05 May

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

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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...

10 Feb

Celebrating Love, Legacy, and Little Things

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Living With Purpose

The second month of the year holds a special meaning for me. February boasts the blessings of love, legacy, and little things. As a salute to Valentine’s Day, retailers provide an avalanche of all things romantic. Images from ad campaigns or memories within our hearts announce love is grand. However,...

21 Sep

The Wishes That Make Us Better

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Live Your Joy Story, Living With Purpose, Prayer Life

A common theme in fairytales involves three wishes. They are given to anyone who finds a genie in a bottle or a certain object with special powers. But at some point, the recipient makes a blunder. They waste a wish (or two) and end up being worse off than before...

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...

09 Feb

Finding More Joy on Your Journey

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Live Your Joy Story, Living With Purpose

In addition to its focus on Valentine’s Day, February offers me a focus on legacy. As a descendant of enslaved Africans who never forgot their significance, I celebrate Black History month. We each have a story shaped by where we come from, what we’ve come through, and where we are...

04 Nov

How will you let your light SHINE?

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Live Your Joy Story, Living With Purpose

As a child, the lyrics “This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine” gave me a goal. Singers of the song are familiar with committing to shining “all in their home, on their jobs,” or in any other place they feel their shine matters. The song’s positive...

20 Oct

A Mentoring Heart Matters

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Living With Purpose, Relationships

A mentor in our lives makes a difference. In them, we see a kindred soul with wisdom pouring from their heart. In us, they see an eager soul needing a nudge in the right direction. I received the nudge. And the more I gave my heart to God, the more...

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...

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