Category Joy
It’s Been a Long Time
It’s been a long time. Sometimes, we don’t even know how long it’s been. But, we can feel it. We feel it before. It’s been so long since there’s been time for a nap, time to sleep in, time to go to bed early. The space to take long uninhibited deep breaths. I really should […]
Heart of Hospitality
“Oh my goodness, I am so sorry my house is such a mess.” “We have company coming over. It is important that everything is cleaned and put into order.” “I need this, and this, and this, and this, and this, and this, before they get here.” Have you ever found yourself in a flurry before you […]
Joyful Diligence
There’s a lot of new, new, new being talked about right now with the New Year upon us. In my life there’s a lot more of the same old, same old that I want to be faithful with. There are many more things in my life that are repetitive responsibilities than there are brand new unique things […]
Prayer for Comfort & Joy
Beloved Lord, Christmas. Sweet Immanuel. Divine holiness humbly dwelling among us. God with us. God with me. God for me. Precious Father, You are the giver of all comfort and joy. Not just in the seasons of holidays, celebrations, and festivals. You give comfort and joy for all of the seasons of our lives. Comfort […]
Obedience to the Part I was Given
The assignment: prayerfully consider and answer these questions, “What part of the body do you think you were created to be? Why? What does it look like for you to live out that role in your daily life?” This activity was a part of a Bible study that I was doing with an absolutely incredible […]
PEP UP for Joy 