Life is good but life is hard!
I want to help you fight for joy!
I am passionate about the topic of biblical joy because I believe that in order to be able to persevere in our faith, for a lifetime, we MUST know how to fight for it. Why do I say FIGHT for biblical joy? Because we are in a daily battle with the enemy of our souls, but God has given us what we need to be able to fight. I want to help you learn how to fight for joy so that you can persevere in your faith FOR A LIFETIME!
What is joy? Learn God’s definition of joy in this thirty-day journey through God’s Word.
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Shiny Happy People: It Could Have Been Me; It Could be You
“Why are you watching that? It will only stress you out!” That is what my husband said recently when he saw me watching one of a few documentaries that have interested me: Amazon’s “Shiny Happy People,” Hulu’s “The Secrets of Hillsong,” and Hulu’s “God Forbid.” All stories of ministries that were started by sincere people (I…
Can Biblical Joy and Depression Coexist?
I wrote a book about biblical joy, entitled Everyday Prayers for Joy. I’ve also battled depression. Am I a hypocrite? Well, I’m sure there have been times when I have not “practiced what I preach,” but I do believe that depression and biblical joy can coexist. There are seasons when I find myself feeling exhausted…
In Honor of My Dad
If I were to describe my relationship with my dad, the word I would use would be “complicated”. I’ve never known life without him and I can’t imagine him not being here. He lived his life with his own set of rules and way of doing things. I guess most of us do the same….
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50 Ways to Teach Your Children About Biblical Joy
When a parent finds a good gift, they always want to share it with their children. Joy is no exception to that rule, especially true, lasting, biblical joy. Our children will be tempted to find joy in earthly things (aren’t we?). It’s up to us as parents to show them that true joy is only found in Christ.
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As parents we can be tempted to look for methods of parenting, when what we really need is principles. The principles found in “Grace Gifts” can be carried out a hundred different ways. They can actually be custom-fit to your particular family. “Grace Gifts” is a short book, is perfect for busy moms, and is filled with ideas and practical ways that can help your children understand God’s grace. It is one of those books you will want to reference over and over again.
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A 30-DAY GUIDE TO BIBLICAL JOY
One of the names of God is El Simchah Giyl – it means “God My Exceeding Joy.” My prayer is that this 30-day guide will help you find biblical joy in “God Your Exceeding Joy“!
- Biblical Joy – The Key to Perseverance
- Find Biblical Joy in Loneliness
- Find Biblical Joy When Life Doesn’t Look the Way You Thought it Would
- Find Biblical Joy When You Battle Depression
- Find Biblical Joy When You Are Grieving
- Find Biblical Joy in the Daily Grind
- Find Biblical Joy When a Child Walks Away From God
- Find Biblical Joy When the Church Disappoints You
- Find Biblical Joy When You Are Experiencing Sickness or Pain
- Find Biblical Joy When You Battle Anxiety
- Find Biblical Joy When God Does Not Provide the Way You Want Him To
- Find Biblical Joy When Your Heart Is Broken
- Find Biblical Joy When You Face Family Conflict
- Find Biblical Joy When You Can’t Find Your Dream Job
- Find Biblical Joy When You Face Financial Struggles
- Find Biblical Joy When You Are Facing Infertility
- Find Biblical Joy When You Have Been Treated Unfairly
- Find Biblical Joy When You Think You’ve Failed As a Parent
- Find Biblical Joy When You’ve Been Misunderstood
- Find Biblical Joy When You Face Uncertainty
- Find Biblical Joy While Caring for Your Newborn
- Find Biblical Joy When You Are Aging
- Find Biblical Joy When Our World Is in Turmoil
- Find Biblical Joy When You Face Life Changes
- Find Biblical Joy When You Are in a Time of Waiting
- Find Biblical Joy When You Don’t Feel Like Fighting for Joy
- Find Biblical Joy When You Find Yourself in Mom Survival Mode
- Find Biblical Joy When You Enter the Empty Nest Season
- Find Biblical Joy When Difficult Circumstances Do Not Change
- Find Biblical Joy in El Simchah Giyli
