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ChooseJoyDaughterMay 13, 2022January 10, 2025

There are moments in life when it feels difficult to put one foot in front of the other. At times…

Red Sea Moments
GratitudeTrust

Red Sea Moments

ChooseJoyDaughterFebruary 8, 2022January 10, 2025

Spending time with a dear friend on a recent cold morning reminded me of the simple blessings in life. We…

Plan B Life
FaithSuffering

Plan B Life

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 28, 2022January 10, 2025

Her comments caught me completely off guard. But she was so confident so sure of herself that I had to…

Make Every Moment Count
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Make Every Moment Count

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 13, 2022January 10, 2025

The restaurant was bustling with holiday shoppers. Folks were standing in the doorway hoping to get a table. The air…

A Burden can become a Blessing
HopeSuffering

A Burden can become a Blessing

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 22, 2021January 10, 2025

The glow of the afternoon sun against the green autumn meadow took my breath away. The scene was like something…

Love, Pray, Let Go
FaithHopePrayer

Love, Pray, Let Go

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 1, 2021January 10, 2025

When he got out of his car I was taken aback. I did not expect to see such a young…

Can You Drink the Cup?
JoySuffering

Can You Drink the Cup?

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 9, 2021January 10, 2025

I remember the day as if it was only yesterday. It was summertime, she arrived with a homemade dinner and…

Eat Local
FamilyGratitude

Eat Local

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 26, 2021January 10, 2025

We were eager to hit the road. I had no idea what to expect when we headed west for a…

Shine Bright Middle Child
FaithFamilyHopeJoyLove

Shine Bright Middle Child

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 20, 2021January 10, 2025

The pandemic has caused many folks to refrain from the once familiar family gathering. The carefree atmosphere and simple joys…

Seeing Clearly
FaithJoyPrayerSuffering

Seeing Clearly

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 21, 2021January 10, 2025

He greeted me with a warm smile beneath an all too familiar mask. The brightness in his eyes revealed a…

There is always Light
FaithLoveSuffering

There is always Light

ChooseJoyDaughterFebruary 2, 2021January 10, 2025

She caught sight of his familiar uniform from the corner of her eye. He looked so tired, she thought, he…

Stay Awake
HopeSuffering

Stay Awake

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 7, 2021January 10, 2025

“I am happy to pay the difference, all I really want is a useful pair of glasses.” I uttered these…

Backyard Gifts
Gratitude

Backyard Gifts

ChooseJoyDaughterDecember 21, 2020January 11, 2025

“Try to accept each day as a gift without worrying about what tomorrow will bring.” These words from a trusted…

The Giver
Gratitude

The Giver

ChooseJoyDaughterNovember 25, 2020January 11, 2025

His gray whiskers adorn the fine lines of his handsome face. I look for him weekly, hoping that he’ll shop…

It’s Okay to Struggle
FaithSufferingTrust

It’s Okay to Struggle

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 3, 2020January 11, 2025

The site of the brick Pain Clinic building causes my stomach to turn. I’ve been a patient in this place…

Let It Out
HopeKindnessTrust

Let It Out

ChooseJoyDaughterAugust 17, 2020January 11, 2025

An elderly gentleman held the door as I gingerly balanced my son’s breakfast in one hand and my hot coffee…

Still Standing
FaithHopeTrust

Still Standing

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 11, 2020January 11, 2025

She stood tall and bright in the early morning sun. Gazing at her from the dock, it was hard to…

Poland Springs
HopeKindnessSuffering

Poland Springs

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 12, 2020January 11, 2025

The knock on my car window was swift. I turned my head in surprise to see a woman anxiously trying…

Garden of Life
HopePrayerSuffering

Garden of Life

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 9, 2020January 11, 2025

The ground was surprisingly unyielding. As we thrust our heavy shovels into the soil, it took many efforts to break…

The Yellow Flower
BeautyHopeSufferingTrust

The Yellow Flower

ChooseJoyDaughterApril 29, 2020January 18, 2025

Like most quarantined folks, I enjoy regular FaceTime chats with family and friends. In these moments of unity, we seem…

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