Relationships - Joy to the Soul

06 Feb

How Forgiveness Moves Us Forward

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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...

07 Nov

The POWER of a Prayer Partnership

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Growing A Friendship Series, Prayer Life

Trust between two people is a treasured gift. Throw in a commitment to grow in Christ through prayer and you may have the makings of a prayer partnership. My first attempt many years ago fell flat. Neither my college roommate nor I felt comfortable praying out loud. Unfortunately, we didn’t...

11 Jul

Taking The Hassle Out of Summer Hospitality

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

This week on “Joy to the Soul Summer” we’re talking hospitality! When it comes to creating a welcoming space, my friend, Cheryl Luckett (of Dwell by Cheryl Interiors) always does it with grace and style. Her award-winning designs are found in numerous homes and trade publications. This week, she’s sharing...

30 May

5 Ways to Respond to a Friend in Need

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Growing A Friendship Series, Relationships

“A friend in need is a friend indeed.” I’m gaining new appreciation for this old adage. “Need” wrote its name across my heart weeks ago and my friends rose to the occasion. I wasn’t surprised. They are an amazing group of wise, compassionate and praying women. Each one responded based...

14 Feb

Letting Love Take Center Stage

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness

Valentine’s Day holds a special meaning for me. It’s the day my husband asked me to marry him. My heart already knew Brady was “the one.” His proposal gave me the chance to say “yes.” But this Valentine’s Day is different. It’s the same day as Ash Wednesday, the beginning...

30 Oct

What Are You Feeding Your Friendships?

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Growing A Friendship Series, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series, Relationships

I cherish the friendships I’ve had through the years. However, some connections seem to fade over time. Other relationships deepen as we share life experiences because sharing is key to a friendship’s growth. You may be familiar with the saying “something is alive if it grows, breathes and eats.” It’s...

26 Oct

A Beautiful Kind of Love

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Affirmation, Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

Initially, Brady and I didn’t realize the value of premarital counseling. But my pastor wouldn’t marry us without it. He was not impressed by our several years of dating or our being from the same hometown. Pastor Booth gave us a bible study entitled Your Marriage Can Be Beautiful. He...

16 Oct

Why Friendships Benefit from Boundaries

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Lessons I've Learned (so far) Series

My friends and I often speak about our need for greater focus. So when I asked one for help with a project, she said, “No.” As she explained her commitments, I knew she was at full capacity. Normally, I’d be disappointed. But this time was different. I knew her “no”...

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