Holiday reflections - Joy to the Soul

06 Dec

3 Soul Care Tips for the Holidays

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Live Your Joy Story, The Joy of Christmas

‭“Let my soul be at rest again, for the Lord has been good to me.” Psalms‬ ‭116:7‬ ‭NLT‬ During the Advent season, we may have many reasons for feeling it’s the most wonderful time of the year. A blessing we treasure today or a sweet memory from the past creates...

21 Nov

Gratitude: The Joy of Having a Choice

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Live Your Joy Story, The Gratitude Series

I hope this is a day when what’s good about life gets our attention. And yet, as we pause to reflect on our blessings, we may feel some pushback from the problems in the world. But thankfulness grows within us as we consider the blessing that things are as well...

10 Feb

Celebrating Love, Legacy, and Little Things

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Living With Purpose

The second month of the year holds a special meaning for me. February boasts the blessings of love, legacy, and little things. As a salute to Valentine’s Day, retailers provide an avalanche of all things romantic. Images from ad campaigns or memories within our hearts announce love is grand. However,...

30 Nov

10 Simple Things That Can Bring You Joy at Christmas

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Live Your Joy Story, The Joy of Christmas

Christmas stirs excitement like a spoon swirling in a hot cup of cocoa. But some years, I hear simple calling. When I listen, I slow down and watch busyness and pressure float away. And yet, the significance of the season remains. Hence, I’m sharing some of my favorite things to...

22 Nov

Why Counting Our Blessings Really Counts

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Live Your Joy Story, The Gratitude Series

As Thanksgiving Day approaches, it’s common to check for an attitude of gratitude. It’s an uplifting mindset. But it’s not always an easy emotion. We may be thankful for some aspects of our lives and feel conflicted about other areas. But the bible says, “Be thankful in all circumstances, for...

30 Dec

Goodbye 2021. It was so nice to see you.

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All Things New

A recent visit with a friend caused me to reflect on this year. Updates about our lives were overdue. From home improvement projects to career plans, there was no shortage of subjects to cover. But our friendship bond felt fragile and unfamiliar. It lacked the sense of warmth we’d always...

13 Dec

The Joy of Christmas: Day 7, Believe

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7 Ways to Focus on the Joy of Christmas

At Christmas, I love getting greetings in the mail from family and friends. One card began with familiar words. “Peace on earth and goodwill toward men” was scrolled in metallic gold across a midnight sky. The beauty of the image is a bold statement. God’s grace is a sharp contrast...

10 Dec

The Joy of Christmas, Day 6: Gather

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