Perspective - Joy to the Soul

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...

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...

30 Oct

An Unposted Life Can Be Beautiful

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Home Page

Scanning through my social media feed, the images of other lives are appealing. They feature sunsets in faraway places and meals prepared with culinary flair. Several posts offer insights on living life well or how to bounce back when we don’t. But a recent experience gave me a unique perspective...

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...

26 Jul

5 Truths Summer Whispers to the Soul, Week 5

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Joy to The Soul Summer

It’s our fifth and final reflection of the Joy to the Soul summer series. As you read the blog, I hope you’re having a few reflections of your own. Whether we choose a vacation or staycation, have family gatherings or quiet evenings alone, there is plenty of summer left for...

19 Jul

5 Truths Summer Whispers to the Soul, Week 4

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