Self-care - Joy to the Soul

14 Nov

Living in the Grip of Gratitude

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Live Your Joy Story, The Gratitude Series

There’s a lot to say about being thankful. Since Thanksgiving is a week away, it’s likely we’ll see many ways to say it. But each day brings a variety of blessings. They come through the rhythm of our routines and in the moments that wow us. And yet, some days...

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...

24 Oct

Wisdom from The Well – Part 3 of 3

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Affirmation, Wisdom from The Well Series, Women in the Bible

The last installment of the “Wisdom from The Well” series addresses the first need in the human heart — to know God and be known. In Part 2, we explored the Samaritan woman’s extraordinary discovery: Christ offers “living water” and she never needs to thirst again (John 4:9-13). She grows...

05 Sep

When Lightning Strikes Our Faith

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Live Your Joy Story

The thunder sounded like a mountain rolled on our front lawn. A zap zipped through the wall and electronic after electronic died a sudden death. On August 6 at 5:46 p.m., our TV, cable box, our Wi-Fi and my son’s Xbox were no more. Lightning fried anything plugged into the...

01 Aug

Wellness Feature: Staying on Point This Summer

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

The best summer has to offer can get lost in the busyness of our day-to-day lives, unless we know how to stay on point. Health and fitness expert, Tamara Jackson, knows how and she is joining us this week for the “Joy to The Soul Summer” series! I met “Coach...

25 Jul

5 Good Reads for The Summertime (or Anytime)

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Guest Writers, Joy to The Soul Summer

It’s Week 4 of the “Joy to The Soul Summer” series! We’ve discovered the simple and sacred joys of the season. We’ve de-stressed over entertaining and received a purposeful lesson from a butterfly. But there’s plenty of summer left. This week, I'm delighted to have Christina Patterson share five book...

03 Jul

The Simple and Sacred Joys of Summer

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Joy to The Soul Summer

Every season has a unique vibe. Now it’s summer’s turn. Travel trends are at their peak. Something sleeveless with something denim is my biggest fashion statement. Hot days call me like an old friend, insisting I relax and sip lemonade. The beach is my favorite place to dwell. And yet,...

13 Jun

My Story: Why Not Having Hope Is Not An Option

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Affirmation

I’m saddened by the recent deaths of Kate Spade, Anthony Bourdain and a host of precious, but less famous, souls who took their own lives. Their reasons lie in silence or perhaps in the last words in a note left to their loved ones. But I do know their struggle....

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