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Why This Workplace

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Joy

Work can feel like a grind rather than something we would choose. If we had a choice. Full-time workers spend more waking hours each week working than any other activity. But, we can experience peace and purpose in the here and now. Continue reading →

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Finish Strong Day-By-Day

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joy

The start of your life journey doesn’t define you, and it will forever remain behind you. Our “finish” has yet to be written. Finishing strong begins with one good, God-centric next step. Start here: What do you want your “finish” to look like? Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Believe, bills, Boston Strong, boxing, Community, Dark, Desire, Despair, diet, Failure, Family, Finish Strong, God, Guilt, Hurt, Jesus, marathon, Money, nourish, Relationship, Shame, Soul, strong, Struggle, Vegas Strong, what others think, Work
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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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Women & Work: A Critical Crossroads

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joy

All of us have experienced change and transition recently. But whether yours has been a season of loss, new beginnings, or both, one constant remains: you have been created for, and called to, purposeful work in your everyday workplace. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged ambassador, Barna Group, circle of influence, collaborate, Community, crossroads, Encourage, flourish, God's Word, Gospel, Image of God, Jesus, Loss, Meaning, new beginnings, one another, Pew Research, Purpose, support, Theology of Work, together, women, Work, Workplace
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Don't Be Anxious?

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Joy

Living our best life––or at least a life characterized by peace, joy, and healthy rhythm––has never been more difficult for many working women. Myself included. Are we doing something wrong? How do we experience peace in anxiety-riddled days… Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged Anxiety, apostle Paul, Breathe, Encouragement, Fear, Fruit of the Spirit, Jesus, Joy, kindness, Love, meditate, meditation, mindfulness, New Life, Patience, Peace, Power, Pray, Strength, Work, working women, worship
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Daring to Hope in 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joy

No one misses 2020: the ultimate year of loss for our generation. But as the chapter page turned to 2021, I wondered how I could muster up hope. So I decided to go back to the basics of spiritual renewal: creating and committing to a healthy rhythm of life. We all have different passions and interests, but the need for healthy rhythms remains universal. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged 2020, 2021, Community, Courage, Delight, discouraged, Exercise, flourish, forward, God's Word, grow, Hope, Loss, meditation, New Beginning, Physical Health, Rock of Christ, season, solitude, Spiritual Health, Work
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Please, No More!

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Joy

Like many of you, I thought this fall would usher in the return of normal work hours in offices and schools, eating in restaurants, and gathering with friends. But COVID-19. It feels like we’ve lost so much this year. How can we move forward into fall when we continue to grieve the loss of so many aspects of our used-to-be “normal” life? Continue reading →

Fun, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories | Tagged Brokenness, faithfulness, great, Grief, healthy, Hope, hymn, Jesus, life, Loss, morning, new mercy, Peace, Power, Pray, rhythm, school, Turmoil, Victory, Work
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Fear or Faith at Work?

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Joy

It’s no fun living like a double agent with different personas at work v. home. How do we overcome fear of living out our faith at work? Do we have to talk about Jesus in order to be a witness at work? Here are 3 critical truths. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged evangelism, Faith, Faith at Work, Fear, Holy Spirit, Pray, Transform, Witness, Work, Workplace
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Why Work?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Joy

The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why” (Mark Twain). If we’re honest, we all want to know the why… Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged ambassador, Christian work, Dorothy Sayers, Faith, Image-bearer, Mark Twain, Meaning, Purpose, Truth, Why Work, Witness, Work
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Witnesses

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Joy

What comes to mind when you hear “witness”? Recently, I’ve been challenged to step up as a witness. In fact, ALL believers are called to testify as witnesses. Not in a court of law. But in our lives and through our work. Continue reading →

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Work in Heaven?

Posted on August 16, 2018 by Joy

As Labor Day approaches, most Americans anticipate a well-deserved day off work. For many of us, work is a daily grind. But what if work isn’t supposed to be a grind? And what if our work doesn’t end with our time on earth? Have you ever thought about work in heaven? Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing | Tagged Artifacts, Culture, Culture Maker, Eternity, God's Work, Heaven, Holy City, Image of God, New Jerusalem, No Death, No Mourning, No Tears, Passion, Revelation, Skills, Talents, Work
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The Intersection of Faith and Work

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Joy

We all work. Our workplaces may look different, but they share a commonality: intrinsic value to God’s Kingdom. Your work has eternal value. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Ambassadors, Faith, Faith and Work, God, Work, Workplace, Your Work Matters
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