Category Joy
Calming Joy for the Anxious Mom
On Monday, June 4th, I sent this message to a dear friend of mine, “It’s much easier to say God loves our kids & has great plans for them when you hold them as little ones. It is much harder to take your hands off and let them go walk in their journey.” On the […]
A Present Full of JOY
How much joy do you have right now in this present moment? I know, you are pinched for time and there are a ton of responsibilities you need to tend to. But, I implore you, take just one minute, a deep breath, and ask yourself this question…how much joy am I experiencing right now in […]
The Messy Messenger
Have you ever kept a card or letter that someone has written to you? Do you occasionally re-read it? Who sent it to you? Why have you held on to it? How do you feel when you read the message it holds? I like to write cards and letters. No, I LOVE to write cards […]
Growing and Overflowing with Thanksgiving
How well do you receive gifts of generosity from others? Are you skilled at the art of receiving well? Do you spend your days focused on all there is to give thanks for? Or do the frustrations and challenges exhaust you, stealing your focus, energy, and willingness to give thanks? My personal prayers have been […]
Extreme Joy
What does it mean to be extreme? What would a life of extreme joy look like? Picture in your mind a person who lives a life of abundant joy. A spirit of utmost resilience who endures, who perseveres, and despite all logical reasoning continues to have an abundant joyfulness. It Makes No Sense It is […]