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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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12 Jun

The Forever in a Father’s Love

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Affirmation
In my growing up years, three claps and a cheer signaled my firefighting dad was home. His applause was my cue to run and jump into his arms. It was our daddy-daughter celebration. As he completed another shift as a first responder, I welcomed his arrival and his affirmation. People...
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05 Jun

Learning to Wait with A Good Heart

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A Season of Waiting
The power of a story wasn’t lost on Jesus. When people had questions about God’s Kingdom or needed life lessons, the Prince of Peace was also a master at parables. One of my favorites is “The Seed and The Sower” in Luke 8. It shows how God’s Word (the seed)...
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29 May

The Joy of Missing Out

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BECOMING More Series,  In Difficult Times,  Live Your Joy Story
The word of the day on my dictionary app said JOMO. I wasn’t familiar with the term. But deeper reflection would reveal why I should become familiar with its benefits. It’s the acronym for “the joy of missing out.” I knew its more popular opposite, FOMO, “the fear of missing...
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15 May

The Surprise in All of This…

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Relationships
What was your last surprise? I hope it was something wonderful. But we can also be surprised when someone makes a puzzling choice or life begins to look like a puzzle where none of the pieces seem to fit. It’s puzzling in my world right now. I’m not at liberty...
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08 May

3 Reasons Why We Can (or Can’t) Have It All

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A Season of Waiting
My brother, Michael, is the jokester in our family. One of his frequent comedic lines comes after holiday meals. I ask, “Michael would you like a slice of cherry pie?” He says, “No thanks. I’ll just have the whole pie.” He’s not kidding. My brother loves cherry pie. I feel...
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Providing Bible-based content for you to #liveyourjoystory because so many other of life’s stories can deplete our joy. #joytothesoul

Welcome to Joy to the Soul #Summer! This annual se Welcome to Joy to the Soul #Summer! This annual series encourages us to find delight through our faith in Christ in the uniqueness of the sunniest season.

It starts today on the blog as I share some insights on "Finding the Best Summer Getaway!"☀️ Link in profile #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory #SummerVibes
This weekend, I attended @proverbs31ministries Min This weekend, I attended @proverbs31ministries Ministries' #shespeaks2026 conference. I am grateful for this event that equips and encourages Christian women who write, speak, and lead.

Many days, God's calling feels so much larger than my ability (the way I feel in front of this huge #SheSpeaks sign😊). But most days, my podium is my keyboard. 

I'm honored to share biblical truth alongside real-life experiences on the @first5app, the #yourdailybibleverse podcast, the @youversion Bible app, and the #joytothesoul blog. I'm so grateful for this experience. The journey continues.  #liveyourjoystory
This weekend, Brady and I had a wonderful time cel This weekend, Brady and I had a wonderful time celebrating our wedding anniversary!💕 We're so grateful for the beauty of every blessing and every triumph we've experienced in tough times. It's been an amazing journey, and we look forward to our next chapter!#thankyouJesus #39yearsandcounting #marriedlife
Perspective determines if we see the wonder of a n Perspective determines if we see the wonder of a new opportunity or the weariness of an old problem. What do you see in your current circumstances — wonder or weariness? 

But the gift of time offers us an invitation to believe life is more than our burdens.  We can recapture a past goal or release what hinders our faith. What will you recapture or release today? #timematters  #joytothesoul  #liveyourjoystory
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