50 Life Lessons Continued

50 life lessons continued

Life is full of lessons, but are we learning them? As I share 50 life lessons continued, this week we’ll break them down by soul, mind and body. As mentioned in my previous post, there are many more, but it’s my prayer these will speak to you and your life. 50 Life Lessons Continued Soul …

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Joyful over Happy

joyful over happy

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, …

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Joyful Listening

joyful listening

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 …

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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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Ride His Wave

ride His wave

I sense it before I see it. Building beyond, suddenly the swell swiftly lifts me. If I fight, it tosses me every which way. But if I let go and ride the wave, pure joy abounds. Bodysurfing ocean waves with my daughter reminds me. I want to teach her (and remind myself) not only about …

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