Category Archives: joy

Did you know recent studies show that less than 20% of us say we’re happy? I know. I know. I was shocked, too. Of course, I sensed personal peace, joy,…

Did you know recent studies show that less than 20% of us say we’re happy? I know. I know. I was shocked, too. Of course, I sensed personal peace, joy,…

Comfort and Joy. I looked down at my Christmas coffee cup and noticed the words etched on the side. This year, more than any other, this is what I need….

The word “joy” hardly describes our common experience the last few months. Frankly, it’s time we put a little joy back into life. Why? Because, as Nehemiah put it, “The…

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Occasionally a friend peels back the layers of her life and allows us to peek inside the inner workings of her heart. In doing so, she unearths a way of…

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“Do everything without grumbling or complaining” ~Philippians 2:14~ Most everyone does it. In fact, studies show the average person does it 30 times each day. Yet, no one likes it….

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  “Did he just flip you off?” “He sure did.” “Why? You weren’t doing anything wrong.” “I know, but apparently something I did bugged him”. “Wow. Talk about an anger issue.” So went the conversation between JP and me Sunday afternoon… We were in a great mood, chatting happily on our way to a wedding. […]

“I thought this was supposed to be the best time of my life, but I’m kind of lonely.” “I couldn’t wait until I got married, but now I’m wondering if I made a mistake.” “I always wanted to have a baby, but this has turned out to be a lot harder than I bargained for.  […]