“…many had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home.” -John 11:19-20 “Ask someone what they are most grateful for, and they will tell you a story about one of the worst things that hasContinue reading “Joy: Grief & Gratitude”
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Joy: The Practice of Holding Space
“Now when Job’s three friends heard of all these troubles that had come upon him, each of them set out from his home…” -Job 2:11 Nearly everyone can list unhelpful comments they received in grocery store aisles and school pick up lines in the wake of tragedy. Many of us have attempted a note ofContinue reading “Joy: The Practice of Holding Space”
Lenten Joy: Small Things
“What is the kingdom of God like? And to what should I compare it? It is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in the garden; it grew and became a tree, and the birds of the air made nests in its branches…It is like yeast that a woman took and mixed inContinue reading “Lenten Joy: Small Things”
Lenten Joy: Posture of Prayer
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” -Romans 8:38-39 Unconditional love is a challengingContinue reading “Lenten Joy: Posture of Prayer”
Lenten Joy: Clothed with Love
“Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” -Colossians 3:14 In the Western Hemisphere, the liturgical season of Lent leading to Easter is celebrated as the last vestiges of winter melt away and signs of spring emerge. The word Lent comes from an Old English word that meant spring. WhileContinue reading “Lenten Joy: Clothed with Love”
Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 The big idea is that true fun is a combination of play, flow and connection. These three working together create restoration in our lives. As you go about your daily tasks this week, take some time to reflect on the concept ofContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Altogether Now!”
Practice of Joy: Flow
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 While I generally love the change of seasons and the opportunity for new rhythms and emphases, one of my dreads of the summer is all the togetherness. As a creative who works from home, flow is an important (and sometimes elusive) elementContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Flow”
Practice of Joy: Connection
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 There are so many ways to connect with others! Some take more time or emotional energy than others, but the possibility to make connections in life remains available to us all. What ways can you experience true fun in your community? SomeContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Connection”
Practice of Joy: Playfulness
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew 6:21 Growing up with two younger sisters, our days were filled with lots of pretend play. Yes, it would often end in squabbles and tears (and with a big mess), but we would delight in playing house, setting up a bank, pretending toContinue reading “Practice of Joy: Playfulness”
Joy for your Body: Movement
“ Meanwhile, Jesus would slip away to deserted places and pray.” -Luke 5:16 It’s not always what you do but how you do it. As someone who struggles with how to actually implement self-care this idea has helped me understand in a new way. For me, exercise has been a concrete example to practice self-care. Continue reading “Joy for your Body: Movement”
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