She had had a great day. She had outdoor recess at school. One of her fellow first graders brought in an assortment of birthday treats, of which she chose a gooey, M&M-topped bar! Her little brother let her boss him around while they played “school” together. Pizza and salad for dinner, a family favorite. Great […]
“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” -Psalm 126:3 I know we are already a fair amount into 2016, so a post about 2015 may seem a bit late. It does to me at least. I like to be on time for things and sometimes if I feel […]
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) ALL circumstances. Give thanks when things are good and when things are tough. That’s part of what The Joy Before Me Challenge is all about. Not forgetting about the blessings amidst the chaos and the difficult and […]
Alright, it’s been a week since we started The Joy Before Me Challenge! How is it going? Has it helped you notice more of the joy in your life than you otherwise would have noticed? I hope so! One of the greatest joys for our family this week was Justin’s new job! We are so […]
Today we start The Joy Before Me Challenge. We are attempting to alter our perspectives by paying more attention to the things in our lives that bring us joy: blessings, surprises, comforts. We’re writing them down so that in the midst of busy, challenging, crazy days, we don’t forget to notice all of the ways God […]
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