June 2013 - Rising Above Real Life | Dr. Joy DahlRising Above Real Life

Not Everything Happens for a Reason

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Joy

Saying everything has reason suggests everything has a good twist. Even terror, murder and abuse. Everything is NOT good and everything is NOT from God. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Bad Things, Everything Happens for a Reason, Evil, Faith, God's Love, God's Power, Good, Help, Holy Spirit, Hope, Praise, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Survive
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Want to be Happy? Practice “Happy”!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Joy

Aristotle said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” We can practice being happy. And it works! Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged 10 year 10000 hour rule, Aristotle, Excellence, Faith, Forgiveness, Generosity, Habit, Happy, Hope, Joy, Love, Patience, Peace, Perfect 10, Practice Makes Perfect, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Smile, Thankfulness
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When Plans and Dreams are Shattered

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Joy

When our lives come to a screeching halt because of bad surprises, how can we hold onto faith? We can’t just go with the flow or pretend everything is fine. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Dreams, Faith, Hope, New Life, Plans, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Surprises, Survivor
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Past Scars: Stepping Stones to Purpose

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Joy

Instead of being afraid or ashamed of our past, we find purpose as we realize our past struggles allow us to help others who are struggling in similar ways. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Find Purpose, Healing, Heaven, Help Me Jesus, Hope, Life Purpose, Love, New Beginning, New Life, Past Scars, Purpose-Filled Life, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Stepping Stones
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