Relationships - Joy to the Soul

18 Dec

Gentleness: Being Humble in a Haughty World

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What if God gave you a big task — as in change the world kind of big? Who would you tell? What would you say? Is there something special you’d want to wear? Mary, the mother of Jesus, knew the fragile balance between being pregnant with God’s Promise without becoming...

11 Dec

Kindness: Generosity Matters

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The Fruit of The Spirit in Christmas

During my husband’s time in the Marine Corps, we arrived at a new duty station weeks before Christmas. A family invited us over for holiday dinner. I don’t recall the menu. However, their generosity stays with me. Being in their home made me feel like kindness was a natural part...

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....

12 Jun

The Forever in a Father’s Love

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Affirmation

In my growing up years, three claps and a cheer signaled my firefighting dad was home. His applause was my cue to run and jump into his arms. It was our daddy-daughter celebration. As he completed another shift as a first responder, I welcomed his arrival and his affirmation. People...

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22 May

Becoming A Better Friend

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BECOMING More Series, Growing A Friendship Series

I love the gift of friendship. It connects me with people who get the vibe of my ever-changing life and I get the vibe of theirs — on most days. My earliest recollection of the gift is from preschool. My friend Melody and I played with miniature dolls and took...

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...

27 Mar

Becoming More Transparent

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Affirmation, BECOMING More Series

As I continue my Lenten reflection on 3 Ways to Focus on Renewal, the last two weeks we focused on renewing the mind with Gods Word. This week's post begins our focus on renewing our yield to His will. A national talk show host recently revealed she lives in a...

06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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Relationships

Forgiveness feels good when it comes my way. It scratches my itch for another chance. It lets me back in when I should be left out. But when it’s time for me to forgive, forgiveness may feel awkward or even unfair. I know it’s the right thing to do. It’s...

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