So this week my family had 20+ appointments. I wish I was joking. Five kids have three days of therapy, an appointment each day. One daughter had a tooth pulled and a cavity filled. Four kids had their yearly eye appointments. And, finally, two more kids had doctor’s appointments. I suppose when you have seven… [Continue Reading]
Joy
Rejoice | Philippians 4:4
Saturday Scripture Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Prayer Dear God, You are Alpha and Omaha, beginning and end! You are all-knowing, all-powerful, all-loving. You are gracious, creative, merciful, righteous, and forgiving. You provide, heal, redeem, and encourage. My words aren’t enough to give you the honor and glory… [Continue Reading]
Philippians 4:4 — Saturday Scripture
Philippians 4:4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Prayer Dear heavenly Father, Lord, help me be always full of joy in You. Help me to always rejoice—in any situation. Always be full of joy in the Lord. Philippians 4:4 Click To Tweet Are you new here? You might… [Continue Reading]
How to Find More Joy This Christmas
Are you wondering how to find more joy This Christmas? Does the thought of Christmas stress you out? Are you more focused on your to-do list than the true meaning of the season? Do you stay up at night worrying about how you’re going to do it all? Are you ready to know how to… [Continue Reading]
Clap for Joy! | Psalm 47:1
Saturday Scripture Psalm 47:1 Come, everyone, and clap your hands for joy! Shout to God with joyful praise! Prayer Heavenly Father, You are so good! I have endless reasons to celebrate and they are all because of you. Thank you for saving me, for your limitless grace, your creativity, your power, for your Word, for… [Continue Reading]
Joy in Your Presence | Psalm 16:11
Saturday Scripture Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Prayer Papa God, thank you for guiding me through this life. Help me cling to your Word and rely on the Holy Spirit for wisdom…. [Continue Reading]
Jesus Is the Key to Joy
My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek. Psalm 27:8 Are you discouraged today? Is your to-do list long enough to wrap around the state of Arkansas five times? Our discouragement always comes from chasing something—chasing order, chasing enough money to get a little bit ahead, or chasing a sense… [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Find Joy in Your Day {Printable!}
6 Ways to Find Joy in Your Day {Printable!} As a homeschooling mom, I’ve had kids at home for 32 years. This means noisy days, busy days, and these-kids-are-giving-me-a-headache days. I’ve been homeschooling for 28 years, and I still have another seven years to go! Does that seem overwhelming? It would have been if I… [Continue Reading]
14 Ways to {Create} a Joyful Family
14 Ways to {Create} a Joyful Family I didn’t realize what a miracle it is having joyful children until we adopted two little children who didn’t know what joy was. When Casey (two) and Bella (five) came to live with us, they’d been in foster care for more than two years. They’d been moved from… [Continue Reading]
How to {Joyfully} Share a Life
I knew I wanted to marry John on our first date. How? Even more than my physical attraction {he was cute}, I was impressed by our conversation. John told me about his growing-up years, his time in the Marine Corp, and his hopes for the future. I knew he was someone I could share a… [Continue Reading]
Dear Weary Mom, Find the Joy
I’ve been changing diapers for twenty-four years. My oldest son is twenty-four, and the youngest of my kids is two years old. That’s many years of tantrums and defiant “no’s,” of not getting enough sleep and picking up toys, lots of toys. That’s many years of feeling run down and tired. It’s enough to make… [Continue Reading]