Overcoming difficulties - Joy to the Soul

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....

11 May

Knowing the Nurture That Never Ends

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being, Relationships

Ideally, motherhood, or the memory of our mother, reminds us of where life begins and love never ends. It’s the reason why we celebrate Mother’s Day. We joyfully plan celebrations or try to avoid all the fuss. But eventually, we see the impact of how we were parented by whoever...

15 Nov

Who will you sit with today?

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In Difficult Times

Although I write about joy to the soul, I realize no one plans to be sad. And yet, the loss of who or what we love creates heartache and lingering questions in ways we never planned. In her new book, Can You Just Sit with Me?: Healthy Grieving for the...

28 Sep

Making the Most of Our Quiet Time

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BECOMING More Series, Prayer Life

The only thing I like more than a good recipe is a new good recipe. I often find them in my Pinterest feed. Each image lures me with the promise of being worth my effort. My recent favorites include salmon cakes with tartar sauce and Mahi Mahi with lemon garlic...

12 Sep

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

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Hope for the Heart Series, In Difficult Times

Sometimes, it’s hard to make sense of what it means to walk by faith. The last few weeks definitely put my understanding to the test. As I served as an alternate juror for a trial, the details of the case stunned me. The crime took place in rooms where Scriptures...

12 May

Motherhood: A Fierce and Fragile Heart

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Prayer Life, Relationships

On a special Sunday in May, many countries celebrate moms. I miss mine. Her legacy lingers long in the lives of her children, grandchildren and beyond. She taught me to sit up straight and stand up to bullies. Through her example, I learned to walk with dignity and a sense...

05 Apr

If there were only blue skies…

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A Season of Waiting

Years ago, when my husband was in the active-duty military, we lived in southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was the pleasantly predictable weather. Sunshine and balmy breezes greeted us daily. When clouds interrupted the sun’s greeting, I watched as tree branches bowed down to bossy...

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...

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Tag: Overcoming difficulties

What’s special about the rest of your summer?

Knowing the Nurture That Never Ends

Who will you sit with today?

Making the Most of Our Quiet Time

The Challenge of an Unexpected Trial

Motherhood: A Fierce and Fragile Heart

If there were only blue skies…

Why Counting Our Blessings Really Counts

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