Joy. It's an earmark of the Christian life, or at least it's supposed to be. Being joyful isn't always easy though. Read on to find encouragement to help you "rejoice in the Lord always." Some of the most recognizable words from the book of Philippians are "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, 'Rejoice!'" (Philippians 4:4) They were written by a man in ...
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No One Will Take Away Your Joy
Christmas is three days away. My house is a mess, my kids are arguing, and I hope no one ventures to give me clothes for Christmas because they probably won't fit. There, I said it. And, those are just some small frustrations I'm facing. Little blips on the radar of a mom's life, you know? There are bigger ones. Much bigger. The daughter of dear friends is having surgery ...
No One Will Take Away Your Joy
Christmas is three days away. My house is a mess, my kids are arguing, and I hope no one ventures to give me clothes for Christmas because they probably won't fit. There, I said it. And, those are just some small frustrations I'm facing. Little blips on the radar of a mom's life, you know? There are bigger ones. Much bigger. The daughter of dear friends is having surgery today. Two ...
Mama, Where’s Your JOY? The Key to Finding Joy in Your Journey
I promised to share with you 31 Promises for Parenting, and if it takes three Octobers, I will do it. Because it's important to follow through. I tell my kids that, don't you? And, because God's Word is so good, so full of life for those who listen. We need life, don't we? It's easy to go through the motions, one task to the next. Lack of purpose, little focus and a bit less joy each step ...