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With Joy Retreats

Why "With Joy" Matters.

I have been writing the words With Joy prior to putting my signature on anything for 14 years. They are words that I began writing after coming across 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 during a time of intense sadness and confusion. "Always be joyful and never stop praying. Whatever happens, keep  ...

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Find Your Sweet Spot

In the interest of transparency, I should admit something.  Somewhere between homeschooling and writing, between church and the grocery store, between day dreaming and striving, I have misplaced my high-achiever mojo.  More than once this fact has made me feel like the "L" word. But when I get  ...

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Choices

#SimplerJoy Goodness

Since starting the 31 Days of Blogging Challenge, I have posted about things that have brought me #ASimplerJoy. Many of my posts have been about products that I have bought and use. The fact is that there are many small things in my life that I appreciate, things that make my life easier or  ...

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#31Days to a Simpler Joy.

In October a chunk of the blogging world digs in and participates in The Nesters #31days series. While I always tinker with the idea of joining in the fun my reality is that I am launching a new ministry this month and I serve as the Creative Director for the Allume. So the reality is I have to  ...

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Overcoming Anorexia.

Today is my birthday and so I naturally reflect on living into my God-sized dream this past year. It causes me to remember these words: "You're not an anorexic but your life is." Words spoken to me over 12 years ago by my therapist. While that may seem like along time ago to you it seems like  ...

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