Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Joy”
Friday—at last! Who’s ready to sing the Friday Song? (You may remember I talked about that here.) If you’ve visited my little niche for very long, you’ve probably sensed a theme in many of my Friday posts. Fridays are generally my wind-down days. I like to smile, kick back, and pay it forward with some delightful, encouraging snippets just for …
Has the frenzied pace of Christmas shopping and holiday prep left you weak in the knees? Tell the truth. Don’t be shy! If you nodded yes, then you’re not alone. I think every one of us has experienced that mind-blowing exhaustion that sneaks up and threatens to overwhelm. And for busy moms, writers, and work-around-the-clock folks, those feelings of insanity …
You may remember a sweet friend recently contacted me through e-mail. We hadn’t connected in 25 years! (You can read more of our story here.) After our initial phone tag and texts, we made arrangements to get together this month. It’s been a wonderful rekindling of spirits, filled with much joy and happy tears. Well, this past Monday was the …
Generally, I’m a happy person. I willingly choose joy. Now, does that mean I don’t experience heartache, doubt, or insecurity from time to time? Hardly. Like you, I’ve held hands with each of those at various life junctures. Some seasons have been a little more difficult than others. Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean that life is always fair, kind, …
Okay. You knew it was coming. It’s midweek and time for a recharge! It’s time for a dose of encouragement, a dollop of joy, and a dabble of sunshine! Grab your journal, pour some java, and take some notes. Here we go! 25 ways to rev up your day: 1. Talk to God 2. Study His Word 3. Hug someone …
I ran errands yesterday and I was struck by how many sad, mad, furrowed-browed folks I encountered. Folks from all walks of life. Normal, everyday folks. Folks whose faces were mapped in pain, anger, and general upset. For whatever reason, they were hurting and at loose ends. And I smiled. At all of them. Why? Because they needed joy! They needed a bright …
Generally, I’m a happy person. I willingly choose joy. Now, does that mean that I don’t experience sadness, heartache, doubt, or insecurity from time to time? Hardly. Like you, I’ve held hands with each of those at various life junctures. Some seasons have been a little more difficult than others. Just because I’m a Christian doesn’t mean that life is always good, …
