Affirmation - Joy to the Soul

12 Feb

When A Love Letter Changes Your Life

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I remember my first love letter. Every word from “Dear Joy” to “Love Always” took hold of my teenage heart. Years later, the writer told me his hands shook with each stroke of the pen. He was traveling out of the country with his high school band. But he left...

06 Jan

5 Habits You’ll Want to Start in Any Year

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All Things New, Live Your Joy Story

When a new year begins, new opportunities flood our inboxes like a tsunami with a subject line on top. There is no shortage of buy this, do that, or try this. It’s all aimed at the goal of making our lives easier or more productive. Yes, I admit, I am...

12 Oct

When Autumn Takes Its Turn

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Living With Purpose

In my part of the world, fall came in the usual way. Crisp air hovered. Leaves slowly turned shades of red, gold, or some shade in between. But as autumn announced its arrival, my morning walk turned into a tour. Moments of praise joined moments of awe. A glimpse of...

26 Jan

The Best Time to Follow Your Heart

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Years ago, I wanted to play the acoustic guitar. But once I started lessons, learning how to strum the soulful sounds wasn’t as easy as it looked. However, during one session the music teacher was cooking paella. The aroma of seafood and spices quickly wedged between me and my guitar...

16 Nov

The Well-Being Series: Why Having Joy Makes a Difference

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being, Live Your Joy Story

“When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them” (Psalms 126:1‭-‬2 NLT).‬‬ Psalm 126 celebrates the Israelites release from Babylonian captivity....

07 Sep

Can we have certainty in a new season?

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My wall calendar tells a story. Each time I flip to a new month, the calendar provides a biblical promise or principle. A picturesque landscape of majestic mountains, scenic waterways or flower-filled pastures grab my attention. Then a scripture makes an announcement. The featured verse for this month steadies me....

27 Apr

Why God’s Grace Is Greater Than My Hustle

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Years ago, I visited New York City with my sister Jackie. One of the highlights of our trip was being in the audience of a morning television show. Jackie and I hustled to leave our hotel shortly after sunrise. We arrived at the studio early, but not early enough. All the...

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...

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Tag: Affirmation

When A Love Letter Changes Your Life

5 Habits You’ll Want to Start in Any Year

When Autumn Takes Its Turn

The Best Time to Follow Your Heart

The Well-Being Series: Why Having Joy Makes a Difference

Can we have certainty in a new season?

Why God’s Grace Is Greater Than My Hustle

Today Is a Good Day to Thrive

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