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Our Path to Purpose

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Joy

What do Aristotle, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Bono of U2 have in common? They joined the many sojourners throughout history who have pursued transcendent purpose in life. As we journey through life, where would our path take us if we set our compass toward purpose-filled life? Continue reading →

Growth | Tagged Aristotle, be joyful, Bono, choice, Christ, Depression, Freedom, give thanks, God's will, high-impact, Joy, path, Persevere, pray continually, Prayer, Purpose, Ralph Waldo Emerson, stepping stone, Strength, U2
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The Week After Easter

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Joy

The Easter message––that Jesus came to set us free and give us new life––does not change. Even in the confines of a pandemic. No one could have foreseen the magnitude of coronavirus strife. Except Jesus. Jesus knew that days like these were coming. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged bad news, Celebrate, Covid-19, Cross, Easter, Fear, Freedom, God, Good News, Holy Spirit, Hope, Jesus, New Life, Pain, pandemic, Resurrection, Sorrow, Struggle, uncertainty
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Your Christmas Wish

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Joy

Each year growing up, I made a list of things I wanted for Christmas. “A horse” always topped the list. I knew I had to be nice, not naughty. Looking back, that’s probably why I never got the horse. Anyhoo… Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Christmas, Freedom, Gifts, invitation, Magi, Messiah, Pray, Promise, Three Wise Men, Treasures, Wish
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No More Masks

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Joy

Masks. We all wear them. We’re afraid to let people see and know the real us. We hide behind our masks and often fake it. But freedom comes when we live out our truth. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged #NoMoreMasks, Confidence, Fake, Forgiveness, Freedom, Hide, Hiding Place, Jesus, Masks, New Life, Pray, Reveal, Safe, Secrets, Seek, Sisterhood, Strength, Truth
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What's Your Superpower?

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Joy

If you were approached by a genie wanting to grant you one wish for any superhero power, what would you ask for? My first thought: ask for something I could use in the battle between good and evil… Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged Escape, Fly, Freedom, Hope, Power, Real Life, Renewal, Rise Above, Soar, Strength, Superhero, Superpower
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This Changes Everything!

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Joy

We’re stuck. In past hurts, loneliness, dead relationships, debt, no hope… But don’t despair, there’s something that changes everything! Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Change, Freedom, God Who Sets Us Free, God's Power, Jesus, Jesus Save Me, Loneliness, Love, More than Conquerors, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Path of Life, Real Life, Resurrection, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Stuck
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Breaking Free and Staying Free

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Joy

We’re stuck in circumstances or bound by guilt, regrets and wounds of the past. We don’t believe we can break free. But we can! Here’s how. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Believe, Break Free, Breaking Free, Chains, Freedom, God's Word, Help Me Jesus, Hope, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Set Free, Sisterhood, Stay Free, Stuck
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This Changes Everything!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Joy

We’re stuck. In real life, past hurts, loneliness, dead relationships, debt, depression… But don’t despair, there’s something that changes everything! Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Change, Freedom, God Who Sets Us Free, God's Power, Jesus, Jesus Save Me, Loneliness, Love, More than Conquerors, New Beginning, New Life, Overcome, Path of Life, Real Life, Resurrection, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Stuck
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Breaking Free and Staying Free

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Joy

Many of us feel stuck in our circumstances or bound by guilt, regrets, and wounds of the past. We don’t believe we can break free. But we can. Here’s how. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Believe, Break Free, Breaking Free, Chains, Freedom, God's Word, Help Me Jesus, Hope, Real Life, Rise Above, Set Free, Sisterhood, Stay Free, Stuck
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A Different Kind of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Joy

I pray this will be a different kind of Thanksgiving for all of us. One where we stand in the gap for others and lift them up to God. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Brokenness, Freedom, God, Help Me Jesus, Joy, Loneliness, Love, Prayer, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Stand in the Gap, Thanksgiving
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A Different Kind of Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Joy

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving memory? Maybe it’s a Thanksgiving with your family when everyone was together, before people moved away or passed away. Maybe it’s the traditions of turkey trots or touch football games or wearing pajamas until noon or

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Brokenness, Freedom, God, Help Me Jesus, Joy, Loneliness, Love, Prayer, Real Life, Rise Above, Sisterhood, Stand in the Gap, Thanksgiving
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