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A few month’s ago I read Stronger than Stress, 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm by Barb Roose. One of the spiritual practices is to celebrate with gratitude what God has done. So today we humbly celebrate with gratitude what God has done with JoyReturns since the first post went live 15… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Fleeing from wrongdoings guarrantees life. Continue reading →... mehr auf 4thlink.wordpress.com
There was once a man who prayed five times a day and still felt restless. Each prayer was correct.Each word was said.Each movement precise. Yet when he rose from the mat, the world rushed back in untouched—noise, impatience, hunger for answers. So he went to an old friend of God who lived near the edge … ... mehr auf sumitajetley.wordpress.com
Author’s Note: I know there was not suppose to be another post this year, but thanks to our worship leader’s song selection, I had to share what we sang at church yesterday. All Glory Be To Christ is to the tune of Auld Lang Syne (Lyrics by Scottish Poet Robert Burns). The words to All… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
There are a lot of videos listing 5, 10, 20 or more steps to set you up for a great year. Truthfully, I think there is only one step you need to take and if you do, I believe you will feel well enough to do others. Actually, any one of these steps alone will… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! May you never forget the reason for the season. For widows and others grieving, Psalms 30 and 31 were prayed over you at 2 a.m. this morning. May you experience God’s comfort and put your trust and hope in Him. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
All the shopping is done and all the presents are wrapped, now it’s time for one and all to enjoy a silent night. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
This is the last in the Cozy Advent series. There will be two more posts this year – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I “stole” this verse from Confessions of a Type A Woman’s blog post Light of the World. Thank you for the inspiration Laurie. Jesus is the light whose birth we celebrate on… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! Psalm 46:10 (ESV) When your world looks like this, stillness is your only option. 😀 Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to moveR... mehr auf joyreturns.com
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 188:24 (ESV) Grateful, 30 Days of Growing In Thankfulness by Allison Brost is a wonderful, joy-filled book. There are five sections of short (starts on page 21 & ends on page 23 ) devotions, starting with Tending The… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
During the dark and gloomy days you are experiencing this holiday season, remember God is with you. He will help you deal with grief or any other nasty life event and the dreariness it brings. May this verse warm and comfort you. fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I didn’t know what to do for Advent. While looking back at past photos a few days ago, I decided to combine them with scripture. It’s also a different take on my pastor’s sermon series about being home for Christmas. You will find pictures of Christmases past paired with a scripture verse. Hopefully, the scripture… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The most recent online book club selection was Stronger than Stress, 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm by Barb Roose. It is an excellent resource for managing stress, whether for yourself or as a gift for someone else. Roose uses the following definition for spiritual practices: Spiritual Practices – methods that center... mehr auf joyreturns.com
As we enter this Thanksgiving week, may We The People remember we have a lot of good and perfect gifts from God: Just to name a few. Thank you, God, for all your good and perfect gifts, especially never changing or casting a shifting shadow. More Reading: Start Here – This link will direct you to my… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I will bless the Lord at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad.3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name together! Psalm 34 (ESV) Thanksgiving is 1 1/2 weeks away. How are you preparing your heart? May Psalm 34 help you. This photo was t... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Halloween …. Eine Ausrede, sich als halbstarker Erwachsener oder Möchte-gern-Junggebliebener mal wieder gänzlich daneben benehmen zu dürfen. Reine Geldmache. Kostüm, Schminke, blutrünstige Bowle, Wackelpudding: Wo ist hier bitte Tradition? Das alles ist nichts als aus den USA rüber geschwapptes Gehabe, bei dem sich die Beteiligten hinter eine... mehr auf worldcomesalive.wordpress.com
… I’m blessed I know Heaven sent And Heaven stole You smiled at me Like Jesus to a child … Das war ein ziemlicher Schlag, als ich die News von George Michael‘s Tod kurz nach Mitternacht in den Online Medien … We... mehr auf callmeappetite.wordpress.com
“Experience and success don’t give you easy passage through the middle space of struggle. They only grant you a little grace, a grace that whispers, ‘This is part of the process. Stay the course.’ Experience doesn’t create even a single spark of light in the darkness of the middle space. It only instills in you …... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
from within Learning to Trust Will Make Us Happy “…We find ourselves torn by confusion, by conflict, by affirmation and denial, by emotion congested by fear, congealed by pride. We are afraid of the Universe in which we live, suspicious of people around us, uncertain of the salvation of our own souls. All these things … ... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
Jedes Jahr das Gleiche: Noch kein Geschenk?! Wenige Tage vor Weihnachten werden auf den letzten Drücker die restlichen Geschenke gekauft. Entgegen des Konsums gibt es ganz andere Kleinigkeiten, die unter dem Weihnachtbaum Großes bewirken können. Jedes Jahr schleicht sich die Adventszeit hinterrücks in den überfüllten Alltag. Heimlich, still und le... mehr auf worldcomesalive.wordpress.com
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“The one thing I will tell you So you’ll know me Precisely When you look for me in the Crowd of all those faces Those many, many faces Which always move back and forth like The Sea, Is that I will look nothing like What you expect me to Look like. Do not doubt it, […]... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
“Between where you are now and where you’d like to be there’s a sort of barrier, or a chasm, and sometimes it’s a good idea to imagine that you’re already at the other side of that chasm, so that you can start on the unknown side.” –David BohmFiled under: Morning Trip Tagged: "Elisa's Spot", acting […... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
© Joseph Barrientos I was gifted with this life, vulnerable in tender hands. This intention and love was my blessing to receive, fortunate were we who could count on an unsophisticated love,...
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Der letzte Tag. Man mag ihn. Man hasst ihn. Erinnert Ihr Euch an letzte Tage? Ich hatte schon viele letzte …... mehr auf mamawandert.wordpress.com
“Faith and prayer are important elements of my belief in God. Faith is my rock, but it is also the way I align my thoughts, my heart, and my actions to realize my goals. Prayer is the way I connect with the energy of God, it is also the way I clarify to myself what … ... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
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Travis walks in to worship service at your church for the first time. By the end of service, he’s resolved to come back, and he does so every week for several months while progressively becoming more involved with Sunday School and bible studies. Then one Sunday as he’s observing the band, he notices that with […]... mehr auf worshipconvergence.wordpress.com
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For several months, I was unemployed and searching for work. It was a difficult time; a time that tested patience and faith. Then one month ago today, I was offered a job; a job that pays much less than I … Continue reading →... mehr auf afternoonstorm.wordpress.com
Are you disappointed in the outcome of the election yesterday? May you find comfort and joy in Psalm 63, (Bible Gateway Link), which was my Bible reading for this morning. The book I am using is Dane Ortlund’s In The Lord I Take Refuge, as there is commentary after each Psalm. Psalm 63 My Soul… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
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“When you are on your path, the universe will conspire to help you.” –Brene Brown, and pulled from The AlchemistFiled under: Morning Trip Tagged: "Elisa's Spot", brene brown, Cheb I Sabbah, devotion, elisa, elisabeth connelley, faith, gift, help, Higher Power, Morning Trip, path, paying attention, Qalanderi... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
