Being married to a man who gets me is one of my greatest joys in life. We’ve had our share of ups and downs. We’ve fought over the normal finances and how to raise kids. We’ve hit the extra bumps of childhood cancer and deployments that have taught us to survive over long distances. Even […]

This week I’ve had the opportunity to speak on: our hearts and intentions, community, and God’s mercifulness. Each of these are important steps in pursuing authentic joy. Having a heart after God’s own heart leads us to share our Creator’s love. Being part of a community gives us a support system when things get hard and […]

There are so many ways we can pursue joy in our lives, but it has to come from the heart. Being momentarily happy and possessing an internal authentic joy in the face of difficult circumstances are two very different things. I believe it is the little moments of happiness that help shape and prepare us […]

The summer is flying by to quickly. I’ve barely touched my Summer Bucket List. We just wrapped up Vacation Bible School which was a big success. If you’re an organizer for your church’s VBS next year I highly recommend Elements of Trust. Our kids loved all of the science experiments and Bible lessons. Right now […]