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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...
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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...
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15 Sep

When Waiting Is the Hardest Part of Hope

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A Season of Waiting
As I go to my favorite fast-food drive thru, I know I’ll have to wait. It is famous for an “all things chicken” menu, long lines, and waffle fries. But they have an efficient two-lane system that speeds things up a bit. Typically, a teenage face greets me and takes...
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21 Jul

The Summer of a Grateful Heart

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Joy to The Soul Summer
It’s the last week of this year’s “Joy to the Soul Summer” series. I’m grateful I’ve spent part of the season with you. What are you most grateful for this summer? It may be a seemingly simple joy or the reality of something grand. It’s likely reflecting over the last...
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03 Jun

A Fresh Wind Blows through Friendship

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All Things New,  Relationships
If a friend supports us through tough times, it’s a gift. I’ve had my share of both — good friends and tough times. And yet, ironically, the storms of life allow a fresh wind to blow through a friendship. It reminds us we’re not alone. It rushes in on the...
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04 Mar

I used to have a plan…

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“I USED TO HAVE A PLAN…but life had other ideas.” It’s the title of a book that grabbed my attention in the bookstore this past weekend. Alessandra Olanow is the illustrator and author. The pages contain her drawings of weary souls or insightful sojourners, with captions of encouragement mixed with...
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