“I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.” Philippians 4:13 (BSB) We think. We feel. We act. We become. Because our thoughts accumulate and affect who we are in every area of our lives, we have to … Read More
The Joy of the Lord
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 ESV The fullness of joy is found in one place only… In His presence!” … Read More
Filled with Joy
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11 Sometimes I just need more joy in my life. Don’t you? Joy doesn’t just happen … Read More
Get Your Happy On – 7 Tips for More JOY!
“Be very careful what you think. Your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 Here are 7 tips for a joy-filled day: Pay attention to what you are paying attention to. Our brain is changing moment-by-moment based on what we … Read More
Declaring God’s Word
“By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible.” – Hebrews 11:3 I am awed at how something can come from nothing, simply by … Read More
Joy: The Secret Weapon
“Count it all joy when you meet trials…” James 1:2 Brother James, what are you thinking? I don’t know about you, but when I am in a trial, joy is not my natural inclination. Instead, I respond like a toddler … Read More
A Joyful Heart!
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I am blessed with eight wonderful children, and I thank God for these precious gifts. In the Bible, God says that … Read More
Affirming Self-Talk
“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” ~ John 14:26 I am going to admit it, I … Read More
Be Kind to Yourself
“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”~Psalms 139:13-14 NIV Sweet Mom, over the course … Read More
Look for the JOY in Each Day
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 How we live our days, burdened or joyful, stressed or blessed, despair or hopeful, is all in our … Read More
You’ve got that Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in Your Heart!
“And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you.” – … Read More