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Boldly Belong

Posted on August 22, 2022 by Joy

Some days we need a suit of armor to protect us in our workplace battles. Women often juggle performance scrutiny, gender inequities, and heightened competition. God says: “I see you. I love you. I created you for purpose.” Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged armor, Believe, belong, boldly, breakthrough, Comfort, Confidence, conversation, doubt, Faith, grace, Hagar, Imposter Syndrome, Isolation, Jesus, Lies, mom-to-be, Prayer, Sisterhood, Work, Workplace
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Our Greatest Work

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Joy

As we continue to emerge from a long season of uncertainty and isolation, we eagerly look ahead and begin envisioning new goals and even new dreams. How do we find re-energizing purpose in our everyday life, regardless of circumstances? Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Circumstances, Dream, everyday ministry, experience, feed, Gifts, glory, goals, Hope, Isolation, Jesus, Join God, mission, new year, Prayer, Purpose, resources, Talents, uncertain, Work
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Lies in Dark Chocolate

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Joy

Research affirms that our happiness increases when we feel seen, heard, and loved. As women, we have an innate desire to belong. But finding community and cultivating new friendships with people who “get” you and welcome you without judgement––can feel near impossible. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged belong, BFF, commit, Community, Encourage, Fear, Friend, Friendship, Happiness, invite, Isolation, Jesus, lie, Mourn, one another, Pray, Real Life, rejoice, seclusion, Share Life, sister, Sisterhood, Trust, Work
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Life in the Rearview Mirror

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Joy

There’s nothing normal as we head toward the end of 2020. We long for “normal.” We want things to go back to the way they were in February 2020, or October 2019, because no matter how hard things were then, at least we understood our known normal. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged forward, Hope, Hopeless, Isolation, Jesus, Journey, mirror, normal, Perspective, Promise, road, Struggle, Tomorrow, Unknown
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Into Darkness Shines the Light of Hope

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Joy

Do you know anyone who’s been in the dark pits of life? Maybe it was you. Maybe the pit was more like an abyss where the silence of isolation was deafening and the terror was real. Some of us have

Unexpected | Tagged Brokenness, Darkness, Emptiness, Healing, Help Me Jesus, Helpless, Hope, Isolation, Loneliness, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Pits of Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Storms Of Life
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Into Darkness Shines the Light of Hope

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Joy

Do you know anyone who’s been in the dark pits of life? Maybe it was you. Maybe the pit was more like an abyss where the silence of isolation was deafening and the terror was real. Some of us have

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Brokenness, Darkness, Emptiness, Healing, Help Me Jesus, Helpless, Hope, Isolation, Loneliness, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Pits of Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Storms Of Life
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