Sunset, a new day

Joy

Going through hardships ultimately gave me a new perspective on joy. We are called to be joyful regardless of our circumstances, which baffled me in the midst of trials. God took me on a four year journey to discover joy and how to have a spirit of joy. What is Joy? Joy is a source …

gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!

Live with gratitude and appreciation. Make good choices that produce residuals. (Matthew McCaughey) Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Gratitude is something I have this Thanksgiving and it’s a learned attitude despite my circumstances. Change had to happen in my mindset in order for gratitude …

change

Transition

Corrie ten Boom said “I have learned in my years on earth to hold everything loosely because when I hold things tightly God has to pry my fingers away. And that hurts.” Transition Transition is something that I’ve had to learn to appreciate and embrace with each step of journey. My life has had several …