Live your joy story!
17 Jan

Next Step: Be Teachable

Joy
8 Comments
Next Step Series
“The hardest part of learning is unlearning.” – Andrew Murray Years ago, I wanted to learn to play the guitar. The opportunity came as Brady and I had dinner at another couples’ home. When the host brought out his guitar, I knew this was my chance.  After he gave me a...
Read more
28 Oct

Baggage Claim or Benefit Collection?

Joy
4 Comments
It's Time to FLY
It’s Day 28. We have three more days left on our 31-day flight!  Yes friends, I’m thinking about landing too. When I pickup family and friends from the airport, we often meet in baggage claim. Sometimes they insist on curbside pickup, but I prefer meeting inside. I like to chat...
Read more
20 Oct

Have You Found Yourself Yet?

Joy
2 Comments
It's Time to FLY
The idea of “finding ourselves” is a popular pursuit. According to Google, there are many paths to self-discovery. From going on an self-seeking adventure to taking a quick quiz, we might be surprised what our exploration will reveal. But from a biblical perspective, there’s only one way to find ourselves....
Read more
18 Oct

First Jump, Then FLY!

Joy
0 Comment
It's Time to FLY
“For we live by faith, not by sight.” – 2 Corinthians 5:7 But if all we see is our situation, it’s hard to see our next step of faith. When I started this #write31days journey of “It’s Time to FLY,” I couldn’t see what the experience would bring. However, I...
Read more
17 Oct

When God Changes Our Mind

Joy
4 Comments
It's Time to FLY
I eat out occasionally.  But my friend, Rahama, is a true restaurant goer. When we meet for lunch, I often turn to her expertise on what to order. She kindly suggests one of her favorites from the menu. However, I always end up ordering the same thing – some combination...
Read more
11 Oct

A Leaning Point of View

Joy
2 Comments
It's Time to FLY
“Look where you want to go. Don’t look where you don’t want to go.” As I watched a documentary a few years ago, these words from a motocross biker grabbed my attention. He explained how his “look and go” principle helped him maintain speed and safety in steep terrain. If...
Read more
09 Oct

Standing on Proverbs 3:5-6!

Joy
0 Comment
It's Time to FLY
We can lean on many things to support us through life — people, possessions or our own understanding.  As we meditate on (and memorize) Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV, may we trust in the Lord until we begin to FLY.  Have a great week! “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not...
Read more