The question, ‘Can I face life’s challenges with grace?’ has piqued my brain one too many times. My not-so-straight-forward answer mingles with the mystery of how grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly
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Love, Work and Joy
My mother had read somewhere and often repeated: In order to be happy, you need something to love, something to do, and something to look forward to. I used to quip that eating fulfills all
Read moreI Thought it Was an Avocado: Lessons on the Fullness of Life.
Several years ago, I met up with a childhood friend I hadn’t seen in years. She was in the mood for sushi; I am up for anything I don’t have to cook myself. In short
Read moreA Time to Sow ~ 10 Ways We Can Share the Joy of Sowing Seeds
Sowing a packet of seeds is like sprinkling encouragement and fairy dust throughout my very own plot of dreams. JC (That’s me) If sharing = caring, how can we sow more joy? 1. Embrace the
Read moreI Felt Your Hand
I felt Your hand gently upon my shoulder. “Fear not, my child. You must be bolder.” I felt Your breath upon my neck, whispering in my ear, “Don’t look at the speck.” Your booming
Read more5 Promises for Whatever Happens
Whatever happens. These two words put together and in this order stirs questions deep in my soul. And the phrase makes me a bit apprehensive. Because if you’re anything like me, the phrase conjures up
Read moreEver-Present God
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 NIV). There are times in our lives when the pain is so great, the sorrow so intense, the confusion so overwhelming that
Read moreWritten on My Heart
Love is magical. It’s written on my heart…and if we believe in miracles, it could last forever. Storybook endings Imagine those blissful moments of young love. The unassuming girl finally embraces her knight in shining
Read moreConnection Points
“I need a book of stamps,” she said, and I knew why. She needed to make connection points. For as long as I can remember, Mom has used postage stamps. For one, to mail bills.
Read moreI AM
Jesus is and forever will be the great I AM. When we hunger for truth and purpose for being, I AM the Bread of Life. When darkness surrounds, and we search for a guide,
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