Is happy the same as joyful? Earlier last year I desired to find out. My premise and belief is that no, they are separate things. This was confirmed later last year and almost everyday since as I chose joyful over happy. Sudden surprises, unnecessary messes and hurtful actions flew through the air. In the midst, …
It feels selfish and worldly to find joy in or for ourselves. Yet, we long to be joyful. When properly placed after Jesus and others, finding joy within us is a privilege. We honor God, others, and ourselves as we follow His plan for us. We find joy not only in Jesus and others but …
Listen, Learn, and Let Go. Sounds like a great book title, doesn’t it? Maybe this is the beginning of that book I’ll write, but for now, it’s our summer theme. I’m trying to listen to God while following. I’m learning along the way and understand letting go is part of following, too. It all takes …
I do not physically run with joy. To anyone who does, I applaud you. I run for a purpose (rehab after surgery, play a sport, escape mortal danger) and often not joyfully! Today, let’s discuss how to run the unique race God has for each of us with joy. As a planner, when life’s race …
A portion of GPS, Alzheimer’s & the Road Less Traveled was published on my MemoryMinders blog. Please continue reading here for additional insight at the end. 🙂 GPS, Alzheimer’s & the Road Less Traveled The road wasn’t even visible on my car’s GPS map. Yet my phone’s map was directing me down this road to …