joy
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A Christmas Tree Tale
This year we hiked into the forest to obtain our tree. We were prepared and excited for the day. Signs at the beginning of the trail warning of mountain lion presence were not daunting and we forged ahead. Soon we… Continue reading
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The Hem
From “All The King’s Men: A Poetic Treatise On Healing” by Jamie Lewis. I am tired of fighting shameIts shadow chases meI reach my hand to touch HimAnd just as I feel the hem of His garment-A single thread within… Continue reading
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Practicing Joy As Rooted Faith
True and lasting joy is never based upon our circumstances. Joy is a practice, often hinged upon perspective, a result of what we cultivate within our lives until in takes root, grows, and produces magnificent fruit. Joy is “Rooted Faith”.… Continue reading
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Embracing Fundamental Truths: The Second Quarter
When last we met it was the end of the first quarter. The Second Quarter has now passed as well and we have stepped into the third. And here I sit, still upon the Potter’s Wheel. Perhaps this is the… Continue reading
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Where Do The Wildflowers Bloom?
Within me is the heart of a wildflower. Continue reading
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A Laughing Heart
It was raining last Friday. I came home from CrossFit already damp with sweat and went immediately outside to stand in the rain. The rain poured down my face and trickled down my back as I lifted my face to… Continue reading
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The Adventure of Joy
Hannah wiped her mouth and brushed her back. The morning sickness had hit about two weeks before. Morning sickness was a misnomer. It was more like ‘all day sickness’. Her head swam and she could keep little down right now.… Continue reading
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