Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

31 Oct

Grace Always Gives More

Joy

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

It's Day 31 on the #write31days journey! Thank you for joining me for the series "Lessons About Life I've Learned (so far)." If you are new to this series, a link at the end of this post will take you to the landing page where you can find out more....

30 Oct

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

Joy

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

I cherish the friendships I’ve had through the years. However, some connections seem to fade over time. Other relationships deepen as we share life experiences because sharing is key to a friendship’s growth. You may be familiar with the saying “something is alive if it grows, breathes and eats.” It’s...

27 Oct

3 Pivotal Points in Our Destiny

Joy

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Destiny can feel like a mega-moment — a niche in time waiting for us to change the course of history. Or it can be any moment, where we experience God in a way that changes the course of our lives. Enter Abram. He didn’t start out as a hero of...

26 Oct

A Beautiful Kind of Love

Joy

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

Initially, Brady and I didn’t realize the value of premarital counseling. But my pastor wouldn’t marry us without it. He was not impressed by our several years of dating or our being from the same hometown. Pastor Booth gave us a bible study entitled Your Marriage Can Be Beautiful. He...

25 Oct

A Loss That Leads Me On

Joy

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Loss can feel like a closed door to what could be or what used to be. Each time may feel slightly different, but each time it breaks my heart. Yet, loss is a part of life. I need to remember that. Maybe you do too. Because loss has another dimension. It’s...

24 Oct

If Grace Feels Far Away

Joy

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

My junior year in college, my roommate’s name was Grace. From a spiritual perspective, it made sense. Grace and Joy should dwell in the same space. Our delightful names and smiling faces convinced everyone our room was a happy place. But, the atmosphere in our dorm room was dismal. Much...

23 Oct

When Insecurity Is Turned Inside Out

Joy

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

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

Joy

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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...

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Category: Lessons I’ve Learned (so far) Series

Grace Always Gives More

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

3 Pivotal Points in Our Destiny

A Beautiful Kind of Love

A Loss That Leads Me On

If Grace Feels Far Away

When Insecurity Is Turned Inside Out

A Planner’s Purpose

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