Do you struggle to allow yourself joy when those around you suffer profoundly? You are not alone; this challenge is a common occurrence. Maybe their struggle is so intense that it feels inappropriate to show or experience happiness. Yet, when joy feels wrong in the midst of the unexpected, it is crucial to recognize that…
Are you holding on tightly to an injustice done against you? Does the unfairness of it all blind you from seeing the need to forgive? Maybe it is consuming more of your thoughts than you care to admit. Perhaps it is time to consider not only letting go of the wrong but also forgiving…
Is there anything wrong with wanting joy and happiness in your life? Quite honestly, I want both! However, only one will sustain us in all circumstances. What is the difference between Joy & Happiness?
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Join us for a new series this summer, 2022—How to Embrace the Unexpected and Persevere: Real Life Stories. Each week you will hear from a guest writer who will share how her life took an unforeseen turn and how she persevered through those difficult times. You will discover how to live with hope, find joy,…
How many of you have done something for someone else when you intuitively knew it was not in your best interest? However, you did it anyway because you felt enormous guilt. Perhaps looking at this topic with new eyes might be helpful. After all, this emotion can appear in many forms, and how much it…
At first glance, one might think the question, “Do you want to be happy?” to be absurd. After all, doesn’t everyone want happiness? However, if you genuinely desire happiness you must choose to work towards it and avoid the pitfall of unhappiness?
Have you ever found it challenging to embrace thankfulness in the midst of the unexpected? Or wondered why maintaining a grateful heart is important? When challenges, pain, or loss dominate our lives, it can feel impossible to find anything worthy of praise. In these moments, you might ask, “Why bother seeking a grateful heart?” You are not alone; I have pondered…
Do you assist someone in need on a regular basis? How emotionally prepared would you be if the person you care for faced a crisis or an unexpected situation arose while you were meeting someone else’s needs? Caring for another human can be emotionally taxing and takes great resilience and strength. Will you be prepared?…
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