Overcoming difficulties - Joy to the Soul

26 Sep

When It’s Time for A Change

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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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A Season of Waiting

The power of a story wasn’t lost on Jesus. When people had questions about God’s Kingdom or needed life lessons, the Prince of Peace was also a master at parables. One of my favorites is “The Seed and The Sower” in Luke 8. It shows how God’s Word (the seed)...

29 May

The Joy of Missing Out

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BECOMING More Series, In Difficult Times, Live Your Joy Story

The word of the day on my dictionary app said JOMO. I wasn’t familiar with the term. But deeper reflection would reveal why I should become familiar with its benefits. It’s the acronym for “the joy of missing out.” I knew its more popular opposite, FOMO, “the fear of missing...

01 May

My First Contact with The Racism Virus

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In Difficult Times

At 9, I had an up-close and personal look at the racial divide. It happened during my family’s trip to a suburban Chicago shopping mall. As we exited a large department store, another child got my attention. He was with his family too. I wondered if he was just as...

10 Apr

When Broken Is Made Better

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