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13 Jul

As We Gather Under the Sun

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It’s no secret, summertime is prime time for outdoor activities. With sunblock slathered on and a glass of lemonade in my hand, I’m ready! But whether we choose a quiet walk alone or walk around a tourist site with others, gathering under the sun can remind us of a sacred...
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06 Jul

Enjoying God’s Creation in the Summer

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Welcome to week 3 of Joy to the Soul Summer! I’m pleased to have blogger Felicia Livingston join us with her beautiful words celebrating God’s creation. As I read her post, I’m moved to go outside and behold His handiwork. As you read Felicia’s insights, you may spend more time...
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29 Jun

Gardening: Food for the Soul

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It’s week 2 of the Joy to the Soul Summer series! I’m honored to have Kathy-Ann C. Hernandez, PhD. share life lessons from her summer garden. What are you planting this summer? What seeds are you sowing in your relationship with God and those around you? As we think about...
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22 Jun

3 Important Goals for the Soul This Summer

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Welcome to my annual “Joy to the Soul Summer” series! The first week of the season is a focal point for many things. Most notably, the sun reaches the northernmost part of the sky, giving us the longest day of the year. What is your focus in our sunniest season?...
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13 Apr

Hope: A Bridge to a Better Story

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Coronado, California is a small resort city tucked away off the coast of San Diego. In order to get there, you have to cross the storied Coronado Bridge. It’s a lofty structure offering scenic views between San Diego and a little slice of paradise. When we lived in the area,...
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24 Mar

Hope: An Echo of Our Faith

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Whenever a sound wave is reflected, we hear an echo. I dreaded this fact as my shoes clacked across the floor of my local library. At any moment, I expected someone to put their finger across their lips and shush me. To my surprise, there were no shushers. But I...
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09 Mar

Hope: A Joyful Reflection on Lent

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The Lenten season stretches over 40 days, from Ash Wednesday to Easter (Resurrection) Sunday. Christians around the world observe Jesus’ journey toward the Cross. Hence, it is a season of penitence and reflection for us. Our reliance and focus is on Jesus, the Lamb of God, who lived a sinless life and...
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30 Dec

Goodbye 2021. It was so nice to see you.

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A recent visit with a friend caused me to reflect on this year. Updates about our lives were overdue. From home improvement projects to career plans, there was no shortage of subjects to cover. But our friendship bond felt fragile and unfamiliar. It lacked the sense of warmth we’d always...
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Providing Bible-based content for you to #liveyourjoystory because so many other of life’s stories can deplete our joy. #joytothesoul

As the year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my As the year draws to a close, I’m reflecting on my one-word. Alignment. But aligning with God’s will is a lifelong process of following Christ’s teachings by putting His will above my own. After all, alignment involves making adjustments so that something functions optimally within its intended design. 

Surprisingly, my one word was both an invitation and an illumination. In my last post on the blog this year, I'm sharing lessons learned and the inspiration I found by God's grace. I pray you'll find encouragement in "5 Ways to End (or begin) the Year with Joy!" (Link in profile)

Abundant blessings to you and yours in the #newyear! 

#NewYearsEve #2025 #2026Goals #joy #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory
Is there something you’re counting on this Christm Is there something you’re counting on this Christmas?

Maybe you’re hoping for some time off work.

Perhaps you have travel plans or guests are traveling to spend time with you.

Some people are hoping to have a simple celebration.

And yet, others are busy preparing for festivities that no one will forget.

But for the Christ child’s parents, Mary and Joseph, what may have felt like a complication was really God’s invitation for them to experience His plan. (Luke 2:1-7)

Hence, the Advent season is more than a countdown to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Because He came, God no longer counts our sins against us as we receive Christ’s salvation. (2 Corinthians 5:19-21) There’s something to be sure of. But the Advent also points us to remember Jesus is coming again. (Matthew 24:23-31) This Christmas, may we each experience Him in the ways we need Him the most. #Advent  #Christmas #christmastime🎄  #liveyourjoystory #joytothesoul
This crystal cross hangs near the top of our famil This crystal cross hangs near the top of our family Christmas tree. It’s a reminder of the reason for the Christ child’s birth. Redemption. 

But as much as I love Christmas, I also remain amazed at how there’s so little I can be certain of from year to year. Between our news feeds, and the ups and downs of our hopes and dreams, it may be tempting to keep our expectations low. But the reason for the season is also the reason for great certainty.

It's the latest topic on the blog, because there is something we can be sure of this #Christmas!🎄 #joytothesoul #liveyourjoystory (Link in profile)
Join me and my fellow hosts of the Your Daily Bibl Join me and my fellow hosts of the Your Daily Bible Verse Podcast @slatteryjennifer  @reverend.kyle.norman, @carologlemccracken, @jessica.vanroekel, and @jendotzler for a special #Advent series: Experiencing Christ this Christmas on @lifeaudionetwork!

On Day 2, I'm honored to share a discussion on John 1:14, The Wonder of the Word Becoming Flesh! 

This verse highlights a radical reality: God chooses closeness over distance. Jesus didn’t just visit humanity — He dwelled here. To listen to the podcast see #linkinprofile. #joytothesoul
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