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03 Oct

Prepare to Be Amazed!

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Affirmation
“Prepare to be amazed!” Who wouldn’t want to hear these words? They are featured in the animated movie “Meet the Robinsons (2007).” As the villain of the movie — Bowler Hat Guy — enters a room of executives, he belts out the phrase and proceeds to make a pitch for...
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26 Sep

5 Things to Love About Autumn

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Affirmation
September arrived with one hand holding onto warm temperatures and the other hand waiting for leaves to fall. Well, wait no longer. In many parts of the country, leaves float to the ground even as I write this post. The ninth month also brought my birthday, back to school days...
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sea under white dramatic sky
19 Sep

A Storm Like No Other

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In Difficult Times
“This storm is like no other.” The meteorologist’s words were sobering. I know each storm is unique in its intensity and potential for damage. But Hurricane Florence was on its way to North Carolina. Our home sits in the middle of the state, three hours inland from the coast. Bottled...
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dawn man hands people
12 Sep

Being on The Potter’s Wheel Will Change You

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Affirmation
My husband, Brady, and I sat in morning traffic bemoaning what could be better. Our communication with our son, our budget and our date-night plan made the list. The slow traffic made the list longer. As an attempt to mix things up (something I like to do when we’re bemoaning),...
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05 Sep

When Lightning Strikes Our Faith

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Live Your Joy Story
The thunder sounded like a mountain rolled on our front lawn. A zap zipped through the wall and electronic after electronic died a sudden death.  On August 6 at 5:46 p.m., our TV, cable box, our Wi-Fi and my son’s Xbox were no more. Lightning fried anything plugged into the...
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08 Aug

The Light of Summer

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Affirmation,  Guest Writers,  Joy to The Soul Summer
I hope you’re enjoying your summer. The warm days, adventures and reflections of the season still linger. It’s Week 6 of the “Joy to The Soul” Summer series and I’m delighted to share the beautiful writing of Bethany McIlrath. Our paths crossed on a bloggers link-up where we share our...
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18 Jul

The Enduring Beauty of Purpose

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Affirmation,  Joy to The Soul Summer
Trying to avoid the uncomfortable can lead to facing the undeniable. A recent visit from my niece and her fiancé reminded me of this truth. The activity of the day was biking. Happy to see them enjoy the adventure, I opted for a wooden bench warmed by the sun. Sipping...
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