Getting More Joy In The Journey
From the cradle to the grave, our entire lives consist of learning, whether it be through formal education, the “school of hard knocks”, or digging into what sparks our interests.
“The school of hard knocks” often is where intellectual knowledge is transformed into something practical and relevant. It is here where we can learn the meaning and purpose of life’s lessons. Even when the journey is hard, we can learn to have Joy In The Journey.
Does God want us to have joy? Absolutely. We need it. The Bible says, “A merry heart is like medicine to the soul.” Proverbs 17:22. Finding joy is possible even when life isn’t joyful. (read more)
I have never been a prisoner of war but I have been a prisoner of my own thoughts. What about you? Are your thoughts holding you captive? (read more)
Do you ever feel like a failure? I know I have at times. There are certain life events that can be devastating. People sometimes feel like they have a giant “F” on their foreheads announcing to the world what happened. Have you ever felt that way? Do you want to know how to rise above the past? (read more)
I remember vividly the day, thirty-some years ago, when my husband told me that he was leaving. To say I was in shock is an understatement. My life was turned upside down. There were so many uncertainties that had to be navigated. I needed hope. (read more)