Renewal - Joy to the Soul

05 May

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

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In my quest for living a joyful life, there is a surprise when hard things come. Scripture puts it this way: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2‭ NIV). Wait a minute, James. Facing many kinds of trials puts me...

05 Apr

If there were only blue skies…

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A Season of Waiting

Years ago, when my husband was in the active-duty military, we lived in southern California. One of the benefits of living in the area was the pleasantly predictable weather. Sunshine and balmy breezes greeted us daily. When clouds interrupted the sun’s greeting, I watched as tree branches bowed down to bossy...

24 Feb

What’s not to love about Lent?

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A Lenten Focus on Faithfulness, All Things New

I love a term Alicia Britt Chole uses in her Lenten devotional, 40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast. She describes the focus of Lent as “cross-ward” and beyond. The term emphasizes Christ’s journey toward Calvary’s cross and His ultimate sacrifice for our...

06 Jan

This year, I hope you’ll join me in THIS.

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All Things New

Happy New Year! No matter how much we’ve reviewed what did or didn’t happen last year, this year takes center stage. What do you anticipate? As I scroll through my email or social media feed, there is no shortage of planning tips from goal-setting gurus. These tools are helpful. But...

16 Nov

The Well-Being Series: Why Having Joy Makes a Difference

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being, Live Your Joy Story

“When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream! We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, “What amazing things the Lord has done for them” (Psalms 126:1‭-‬2 NLT).‬‬ Psalm 126 celebrates the Israelites release from Babylonian captivity....

19 Oct

The Well-being Series: Why Peace Is a Powerful Place to Rest

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Connecting God's Word to Your Well-Being

Years ago, what started out as my routine surgery became time spent in the critical care unit (CCU). Due to complications, I required a blood transfusion. As clots formed against the transfused blood, my body rejected the solution. If my condition didn’t improve, I’d need another surgery. This was not the...

07 Sep

Can we have certainty in a new season?

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My wall calendar tells a story. Each time I flip to a new month, the calendar provides a biblical promise or principle. A picturesque landscape of majestic mountains, scenic waterways or flower-filled pastures grab my attention. Then a scripture makes an announcement. The featured verse for this month steadies me....

20 Jul

When Summer Speaks to the Broken Heart

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

It’s week 5 of the “Joy to the Soul Summer” series. And yet, even in the rays of summer’s light, we may struggle with the shadow of grief. Perhaps there is loss of access to a familiar place or activity. Some may have lost a relationship or employment. The guest writer...

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Tag: Renewal

Joy Interrupted: What Happens When Life Is Hard

If there were only blue skies…

What’s not to love about Lent?

This year, I hope you’ll join me in THIS.

The Well-Being Series: Why Having Joy Makes a Difference

The Well-being Series: Why Peace Is a Powerful Place to Rest

Can we have certainty in a new season?

When Summer Speaks to the Broken Heart

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