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Robbed of My Right of Passage

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Joy

In this Covid-19 time, there’s a group of celebrants who feels the loss of their special day more than others: Graduates. With no stage, no diploma in hand, and no procession, it’s hard to feel the same sense of accomplishment and closure. How do I know? I’m a 2020 graduate. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged 2020 Vision, achievement, celebration, Covid-19, Disappointment, expectation, graduate, graduation, Jesus, New Beginning, Praise, right of passage, well done
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How Not to Hate the Wait

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Joy

In our world of one-click shopping and on-demand streaming, much of life no longer unfolds over time. We want what we want when we want it. We require instantaneous life. Unfortunately, God often asks us to wait. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged Be still, Courage, grow, hard, Hope, Love, Mount Up On Wings, New Beginning, New Life, Patience, Power, Praise, Renewal, Strength, Wait, Walk With God, wings like eagles
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Wallenda’s Praise & Prayer at 1500'

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Joy

Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. No net, no harness. Wallenda’s peace and courage came from Jesus. Ours does too. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Courage, Fear, God, Grand Canyon, Help Me Jesus, High Wire, Hope, Joy, Overcome, Peace, Praise, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Trials, Wallenda
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Not Everything Happens for a Reason

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Joy

“Everything happens for a reason” suggests there can be a good twist. Even terror, murder & abuse? No! Not everything is good or from God. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Bad Things, Everything Happens for a Reason, Evil, Faith, God's Love, God's Power, Good, Help, Help Me Jesus, Holy Spirit, Hope, Praise, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Survive
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Wallenda’s Praise & Prayer at 1500'

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Joy

Nik Wallenda crossed the Grand Canyon on a tightrope. No net, no harness. Read the details here! Wallenda’s peace and courage came from Jesus. Ours does too. Continue reading →

Unexpected | Tagged Courage, Fear, God, Grand Canyon, Help Me Jesus, High Wire, Hope, Joy, Overcome, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Real Life, Rise Above, Rising Above, Sisterhood, Trials, Wallenda
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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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Memories of the Holy Land

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Joy

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live back in the day of Moses or Jesus? Besides thinking it would be hard to not shower or to wear cute shoes in the sand, imagine if we

Unexpected | Tagged Adventure, Bible History, Bible Stories, Faith, God, Holy Land, Jesus, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Real Life, Rise Above, Shalom, Truth
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Headed for the Holy Land!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Joy

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to live back in the day of Moses or Jesus? Besides thinking it would be hard to not shower or to wear cute shoes in the sand, imagine if we

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Adventure, Bible History, Bible Stories, Faith, God, Holy Land, Jesus, Peace, Praise, Prayer, Real Life, Rise Above, Shalom, Truth
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