Bloom in Joy

bloom in joy

In the bustle of busy, I can lose sight of joy. Caught up in unexpected issues, I was spent. So, I chose joy as my one word to celebrate and bloom in joy. I still slip into busy and lose sight of joy at times. It’s not intentional. Interruptions intrude and soon joy is lost. …

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Singular Trust

singular trust

My prayer list is too long. I can no longer remember all the wonderful people in need of prayer. Using my go-to memory technique, I write out the list which feels even longer. The weight is overwhelming to pray for, let alone live through. I find myself asking God, why? Why must your people go …

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Soulful Habits

soulful habits

Do you possess great habits? These are the actions to keep us on track toward who we’re meant to be, our soulful habits. It’s what we’re so excited to share with friends and family because they’re THAT impactful. Or maybe like me, you possess more not-so-great habits. The things we’d love to change but never …

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Pruning Love

Pruning love

It’s much harder when it’s your own people, says the TV nurse as I silently nod my agreement. Any health professional or parent will tell you it’s one thing to do or go through something difficult ourselves. It’s much more grueling watching loved ones struggle. This must be how God feels about us in difficult …

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Abide in Joy

abide in joy

Listening first then acting is not natural for me. If you know me, you appreciate I’m someone with opinions-especially if I care about you. (Just ask my children.) It’s who I am.  But then I read these verses about wisdom and how joyful are those who listen, and it convicted me. We are meant to …

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