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The Secret to Choosing Joy Every Day [Choosing Joy]
Thanksgiving is my very favorite holiday, but it isn’t just the fabulous food and time with family that I enjoy. To me, Thanksgiving is a “holy day.” God has given us so much more than we deserve. We are to give Him credit for all of it and use it all for His glory...
Testing Builds Trust [Choosing Joy]
Years ago, I spent four enlightening years walking the rolling hills of a liberal arts college. I sought a degree in Religion, naively thinking that it would equip me for ministry work, specifically children’s ministry. However, as I looked over the course listings, I found classes like “Sociology of Religion,” "History of Theology," “Philosophy of Religion,” and “Basketball as Religio
Raise an Ebenezer [Choosing Joy]
I spend a lot of time cradling, rocking and singing hymns in the dark, and one of my very favorite lullabies is “Come Thou Fount.” The tune is soothing, the words are rich, and I feel the peace of the Holy Spirit each time it comes to mind...
I Don’t Have Time! [Choosing Joy]
Monday morning at work is always terribly hectic. It seems like as soon as I hit the door, life is non-stop until lunch time. So I try to get there as early as I can so that I can be sure to get everything accomplished.
Well, one recent morning I was struggling...
The Last Loaf of Bread [Choosing Joy]
This is a story from God’s Word told in my own words.
A drought had fallen upon the land of Israel because of the evil, stubborn heart of King Ahab. The prophet, Elijah, was living in the wilderness and being cared for by ravens through provisions from God...
Discipline is Difficult for Everyone [Choosing Joy]
“I’m sorry!” my son cried, “Please let me go to Grandma’s after school tomorrow.”
Thursdays are special at our house because these are the afternoons when Grandma lets the kids ride the bus to her house to play for a couple hours...
A Story of Grieving [Choosing Joy]
This is a story from God’s Word retold in my own words.
While David was king of Judah, the prophet Nathan came in the Name of the Lord to confront King David about his sin. God was angry that David had not been satisfied with the riches and the wives that God had provided for him...
Believe When Prayers are Answered [Choosing Joy]
Last week I retold a story from the book of Acts chapter 12 where Peter is miraculously freed from prison and returns to a group of prayerful Christians who have trouble believing that he is free. While I enjoy the imagery of an angel going into the prison and releasing Peter from chains, guards, and iron gates, the part of this story that I most relate to is the reaction of the group of believer
Telling God’s Stories in My Own Words [Choosing Joy]
It will come as no surprise that I enjoy studying the Bible. However, with the internet at ready access, in recent years, I have fallen into the habit of searching for key words from the Bible to answer my questions about life. You can google “what does the Bible say about worry… motherhood… stress… joy” and instantly you will find lists of verses that apply to the search query...
You Have to ‘Let It Go’ to Be Able to Choose Joy
Ever notice how babies grab onto things and won't let go, even when it's in their best interest to just let the item go? Sometimes we hold on to things that keep us from experiencing happiness. In order to choose joy in your life, you have to learn to make like Elsa and let it go...