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Category: The Joy of Christmas

03 Dec

Something to Be Sure of This Christmas

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The Joy of Christmas
A crystal cross hangs near the top of my family’s Christmas tree. It’s a reminder of the reason for the Christ child’s birth. Redemption. For as much as I love Christmas, I’m amazed at how there is little I can be certain of from year to year. Between our news...
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06 Dec

3 Soul Care Tips for the Holidays

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Live Your Joy Story,  The Joy of Christmas
‭“Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me.” Psalms‬ ‭116:7‬ ‭NLT‬ During the Advent season, we may have many reasons for feeling it’s the most wonderful time of the year. A blessing we treasure today or a sweet memory from the past creates...
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30 Nov

10 Simple Things That Can Bring You Joy at Christmas

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Live Your Joy Story,  The Joy of Christmas
Christmas stirs excitement like a spoon swirling in a hot cup of cocoa. But some years, I hear simple calling. When I listen, I slow down and watch busyness and pressure float away. And yet, the significance of the season remains. Hence, I’m sharing some of my favorite things to...
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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.

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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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