Overcoming difficulties - Joy to the Soul

20 Nov

Finding Needful Things

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Several Thanksgivings ago, a quick errand turned into an unexpected adventure. My trip to the grocery store revealed the wonder of redemptive recoveries – finding the needful things we’ve lost. It started in the produce aisle as my dad revved up a motorized shopping cart. Circling the citrus display, at...

30 Oct

Because Fear Doesn’t Fight Fair

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In Difficult Times

Boo! Don’t worry, I’m not trying to scare you. It’s an illustration. Practical jokers use this one syllable weapon to startle their unsuspecting victims. It plays on our vulnerabilities. It causes a paralysis in our faith and keeps us from standing in the promises of God. Of course, there is...

23 Oct

Becoming More Patient with God’s Process

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A Season of Waiting, BECOMING More Series

I love trying a new recipe. It may be a different twist on an old favorite or a new favorite in the making. My latest attempt was a breakfast casserole. It required placing unbaked crescent rolls (an old favorite) on the bottom of a baking pan. Next, I poured a...

26 Sep

When It’s Time for A Change

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A Season of Waiting

Summer memories may linger, but it’s time for a change. Autumn bursts on the scene with pumpkin flavored everything and the promise of vividly colored leaves. Just as fall is upon us, there are many seasons in our lives. Times of celebration and progress are welcome additions. However, grief and...

31 Jul

Summer Book Review: Forgiven and Restored

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Joy to The Soul Summer, Relationships

When relentless hurt invades our lives, it’s hard to find joy. With this in mind, the focus for Week 6 of the “Joy to The Soul Summer” series is restoration. Thankfully, Forgiven and Restored, a newly released book by my friend Jelise Ballon, walks us through the pathway to healing....

17 Jul

When God Draws a Line in The Sand

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In Difficult Times, Joy to The Soul Summer

For our anniversary my husband and I make our annual trek to the beach. While our locations may vary, a few things stay the same. We share a growing love for almost any shoreline. We’re always on the hunt for good seafood restaurants. And most importantly, we look forward to sharpening...

19 Jun

Becoming Less Resistant to Change

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BECOMING More Series

When this Becoming More series began, I planned post titles from January to December. This week’s post wasn’t one of them. Things change. In fact, a tug on my resistance to change was becoming more persistent in my heart. I sensed God pursuing my need to let some things go...

05 Jun

Learning to Wait with A Good Heart

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