Overcoming difficulties - Joy to the Soul

07 Aug

Sand Says More Than We Know

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I don’t usually start these posts with a question. But on my recent trip to the beach, “How much sand can you hold?” kept coming to my mind on repeat. I’m sure it was because of Jeremy Camp’s song, “Out of My Hands.” It’s on my cooldown playlist for my...

30 Jul

Being Off the Grid and Beholding God’s Faithfulness

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

This week, on the Joy to the Soul Summer series, guest writer Carol McCracken is sharing encouragement and an unexpected adventure with us! “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.” (Psalm 121:1–2...

30 Aug

What are you willing to surrender this summer?

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

At the peak of summer’s heat, I have to adapt. Tank tops, walking shorts, and a water bottle are my go-to gear. But as I stood in line at a local food truck, the heat hit me on another level. A nearby canopy offered some relief. I hope cool breezes...

18 Apr

The Power of the Right Words at the Right Time

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness, All Things New, Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being

I’m a word girl. From listening to music to reading a book, what is said says a lot to me. But apparently, I’m not alone. According to Proverbs 15:23, “Everyone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!” This may not surprise...

26 Mar

Growing Our Faith One Sip at a Time

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When I shop, boho jewelry and anything denim have a magnetic pull on my purse strings. But about a year ago, something different drew me in. A mug with its soft edges and soft ecru color featured 3 words. Pray. Wait. Trust. As it pulled on my heart strings, the...

05 Dec

What happens when life has an unplanned pause?

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A Season of Waiting, BECOMING More Series

I’m a doer. I dance to the rhythm of daydreaming, goal setting, and box checking. But as events in my life collided, I came to a full stop. At first, it felt forced; like when a construction worker uses a stop sign to reroute traffic. And yet, trying to push...

11 Oct

How to turn down the volume on your doubts

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All Things New, Live Your Joy Story

Listening to music as I cook or as I drive makes a task feel less like a task. The lyrics or the rhythm create a vibe to enhance the experience. Sometimes, I crank up the volume. But as we walk by faith, the things we want the most becomes the...

19 Jul

What’s special about the rest of your summer?

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Joy to The Soul Summer, Live Your Joy Story

In this third and final week of this year’s Joy to the Soul Summer series, the focus is rest. In addition to reflection and realignment, it is one of the 3 Ways This Summer Could Make a Difference. Around March of each year, my internal clock sends me a reminder....

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