Encouragement - Joy to the Soul

30 Jul

Being Off the Grid and Beholding God’s Faithfulness

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This week, on the Joy to the Soul Summer series, guest writer Carol McCracken is sharing encouragement and an unexpected adventure with us! “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1–2...

24 Jul

Finding the Best Summer Getaway

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Joy to The Soul Summer

Welcome to Joy to the Soul Summer! This annual series is about finding delight in our faith in the uniqueness of summer. And whether travel is a part of our summer plans are not, there’s something about finding the perfect place to Learning the power of PLACE – purpose –...

28 Dec

5 Ways to End (or begin) the Year with Joy

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All Things New, BECOMING More Series, Living With Purpose

As the year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my one-word. Alignment. I hoped it meant the situations I wanted to change or goals I wanted to achieve would align with my desires by year’s end. A bit of that has happened. But aligning with God’s will is a lifelong...

30 Aug

What are you willing to surrender this summer?

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

At the peak of summer’s heat, I have to adapt. Tank tops, walking shorts, and a water bottle are my go-to gear. But as I stood in line at a local food truck, the heat hit me on another level. A nearby canopy offered some relief. I hope cool breezes...

11 May

Knowing the Nurture That Never Ends

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being, Relationships

Ideally, motherhood, or the memory of our mother, reminds us of where life begins and love never ends. It’s the reason why we celebrate Mother’s Day. We joyfully plan celebrations or try to avoid all the fuss. But eventually, we see the impact of how we were parented by whoever...

23 Mar

We know this is coming. Yet still…

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“And as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside, and on the way he said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem. And the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over...

15 Nov

Who will you sit with today?

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In Difficult Times

Although I write about joy to the soul, I realize no one plans to be sad. And yet, the loss of who or what we love creates heartache and lingering questions in ways we never planned. In her new book, Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the...

30 Oct

An Unposted Life Can Be Beautiful

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Scanning through my social media feed, the images of other lives are appealing. They feature sunsets in faraway places and meals prepared with culinary flair. Several posts offer insights on living life well or how to bounce back when we don’t. But a recent experience gave me a unique perspective...

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Tag: Encouragement

Being Off the Grid and Beholding God’s Faithfulness

Finding the Best Summer Getaway

5 Ways to End (or begin) the Year with Joy

What are you willing to surrender this summer?

Knowing the Nurture That Never Ends

We know this is coming. Yet still…

Who will you sit with today?

An Unposted Life Can Be Beautiful

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