Run with Joy

run with joy

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 …

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GPS, Alzheimer’s & the Road Less Traveled

GPS Alzheimer's & the road less traveled

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 …

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Joyful Self-Control

joyful self-control

In my year long quest to find more joy in life, I realized it is possible to find joy in self-control. But let’s begin by saying joyful self-control seems like an oxymoron to me. Self-control is not typically joyful for me. It usually involves denial or a difficult change in behavior or habits. So how …

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A Recurring Fruit

a recurring fruit

I’ve been writing this post for years. These specific words came recently, but only after realizing God had me thinking and writing variations of them for years. It’s a recurring fruit I’m bearing. In seeking my will, I’m often fighting His. I  wrote these words recently about letting go and trusting God. While I’ve surrendered …

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Unwavering Habits of Trust

unwavering habits of trust

The drill whirred away inside my head, literally. While lying perfectly still for my friend the dentist, it hit me. I trust him. It’s why I could be (mostly) peaceful while he drilled without anesthesia. I was confident in his assessment of a quick fix. He was correct. One example how my unwavering habits of …

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