Holiday reflections - Joy to the Soul

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...

03 Dec

Something to Be Sure of This Christmas

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The Joy of Christmas

A crystal cross hangs near the top of my family’s Christmas tree. It’s a reminder of the reason for the Christ child’s birth. Redemption. For as much as I love Christmas, I’m amazed at how there is little I can be certain of from year to year. Between our news...

12 Dec

Holding on to Jesus through the Holidays

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Snowflakes may or may not fall where you live. Decorations can delight us with their sparkle, or we may sit in a space that looks sparse. But regardless of the atmosphere, it’s the season we celebrate the birth of Jesus. No matter...

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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