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11 Sep

Becoming More Focused

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A Season of Waiting,  Affirmation,  BECOMING More Series
If you’re a fellow one-word enthusiast, you know you don’t choose your word. It chooses you. “Becoming” acknowledges I’m a work in progess. It’s both gutsy and honest, as I’m transformed by God’s grace. But distractions are my nemesis. As I consider my list of must-do and want-to-dos, priorities shift....
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04 Sep

You’ve Said Yes to God, Now What?

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Affirmation
When God whispers His call in the soul, the tug on the heart is unmistakable. It tells us to forgive because through Christ we’ve been forgiven. It tells us to serve others so they can experience His grace and truth. It tells us to choose His love over the false...
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24 Jul

Learning Summer Soul Care

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Guest Writers,  Joy to The Soul Summer
Summer welcomes us to dwell a few minutes more on the back deck or gaze longer at a sunset. Such lingering can be good for the soul. Karen Friday, the guest writer this week on “Joy to The Soul Summer,” provides Scriptures and inspiring prompters to add deeper reflection to...
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17 Jul

When God Draws a Line in The Sand

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In Difficult Times,  Joy to The Soul Summer
For our anniversary my husband and I make our annual trek to the beach.  While our locations may vary, a few things stay the same. We share a growing love for almost any shoreline. We’re always on the hunt for good seafood restaurants.  And most importantly, we look forward to sharpening...
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10 Jul

How to Choose Hope Over Hype This Summer (or any Season)

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Guest Writers,  Joy to The Soul Summer
It’s week 3 of the “Joy to the Soul Summer” series. I’m finding the long days of summer are easily filled with the cares of this life. If that’s you too, welcome to this week’s post by Marva Smith from the SunSparkleShine blog. Thanks Marva! I can’t think of one...
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03 Jul

Having Faith to Shine Like the Sun

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Guest Writers,  Joy to The Soul Summer
Shining faith, the kind that stands strong in a crisis or points others to God’s grace in Christ is my daily goal. But sometimes I fall short. Thankfully, God continues the good work He began in my potentially faithful heart. If that’s you too, there is a lot for us...
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26 Jun

What Will God Add to Your Story This Summer?

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Joy to The Soul Summer
As I prepare to post on social media, the image is set and the words are written. But I have another decision to make. Will I click the “add to my story” button or shrug my shoulders and pick the “my news feed” button instead? Lately, more than usual, “my...
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19 Jun

Becoming Less Resistant to Change

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BECOMING More Series
When this Becoming More series began, I planned post titles from January to December. This week’s post wasn’t one of them. Things change. In fact, a tug on my resistance to change was becoming more persistent in my heart. I sensed God pursuing my need to let some things go...
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As we adjust to life’s challenges, change can qu As we adjust to life’s challenges, change can quickly bring us to new and necessary conclusions. But before the summer ends (and as fall begins), is there something we need to surrender to God?

In part 2 of this year's "Joy to the Soul Summer" series, I'm sharing a book review on Surrendering Certainty, Hearing God Today by Letting Go of Tomorrow by @abbymcdonaldwriter.

Navigating relationships and hardships may mean I need more patience. Cultivating dreams or linking purpose to plans may require me to have more courage. Any of these things can easily fill our minds. But how easily do we hand them over to God? 

Thankfully, Abby reminds us, "Jesus is not a Shepherd who leaves the pasture and expects us to have all the answers. He is the shepherd who stays, who guides us, and intercedes for us. He never stops."

Join me on the blog (see 🔗 in profile) to find out more! #faith #surrenderingcertainty #newbook #liveyourjoystory #joytothesoul
I'm so grateful for another year. The gift of God' I'm so grateful for another year. The gift of God's grace astounds. Life is a gift, and I look forward to unwrapping my next chapter! ✝️🙏🏽🩷 #birthday #reflections #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory
I'm sharing some encouragement on the @first5app t I'm sharing some encouragement on the @first5app this weekend about "Living in the Grip of God's Grace!" 

Although His grace is a tremendous gift, how we view ourselves or others can complicate how we receive and share His grace. 

On this audio teaching, my story of childhood trauma provided me with some insight into what it feels like to be gripped by something other than grace. Link in profile!
#grace #faith #joytothesoul
EXCITING NEWS!!! A few years ago, I, along with o EXCITING NEWS!!! A few years ago, I, along with other writers on @proverbs31ministries'  @first5app, wrote a Bible teaching entitled "Praying Through the Psalms." 

God moved powerfully through that experience, and many women were drawn to prayer and what the practice could look like in their lives.

As a result, Thomas Nelson has published the accompanying study guide to include the First 5 teachings. I'm honored to be a part of this collaboration, and the updated version is officially here! 

Get your copy today! Link in profile! 

#biblestudy #womensministry #prayer #prayerlife
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