Self-care - Joy to the Soul

05 Dec

What happens when life has an unplanned pause?

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A Season of Waiting, BECOMING More Series

I’m a doer. I dance to the rhythm of daydreaming, goal setting, and box checking. But as events in my life collided, I came to a full stop. At first, it felt forced; like when a construction worker uses a stop sign to reroute traffic. And yet, trying to push...

19 Jul

What’s special about the rest of your summer?

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Joy to The Soul Summer, Live Your Joy Story

In this third and final week of this year’s Joy to the Soul Summer series, the focus is rest. In addition to reflection and realignment, it is one of the 3 Ways This Summer Could Make a Difference. Around March of each year, my internal clock sends me a reminder....

25 Jun

3 Ways This Summer Could Make a Difference

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Joy to The Soul Summer

Welcome to Joy to the Soul Summer! If you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re familiar with the series. Each year, I share encouragement from scriptural truths containing images of the summer season. Here is this year’s focus: “For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives...

25 Jan

One word. Much focus. Much fruit.

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Live Your Joy Story, Next Step Series, Prayer Life

‭“Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare” (Psalms‬ ‭40:5‬ ‭NIV‬). This verse is the foundation of my one-word this year....

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...

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...

12 Oct

When Autumn Takes Its Turn

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Living With Purpose

In my part of the world, fall came in the usual way. Crisp air hovered. Leaves slowly turned shades of red, gold, or some shade in between. But as autumn announced its arrival, my morning walk turned into a tour. Moments of praise joined moments of awe. A glimpse of...

26 Jul

5 Truths Summer Whispers to the Soul, Week 5

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