When Joy Feels Wrong in the Midst of the Unexpected

When Joy Feels Wrong in the Midst of the Unexpected

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…

10 Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Struggle and Find Joy

10 Ways to Prepare for the Holiday Struggle and Find Joy

Christmas is a delight for many and a season of difficulties for some. Are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of the upcoming festivities? You are not alone. Did you know acknowledging and equipping for the hard ahead of time can pave the way for a more positive experience? Discover 10 ways to prepare for…

How a Grateful Heart Helps Us Draw Closer to God and Inspires More Joy

How a Grateful Heart Helps Us Draw Closer to God and Inspires More Joy

Do you ever long for a deeper spiritual connection to God? Or desire more unhindered joy in your life? If so, get ready to unleash the immense power of gratitude while unlocking a wellspring of blessings along the way. As thankfulness radiates from within, you will see how a grateful heart helps us draw closer…

Five Practical Tips to Find Joy on Mother’s Day, Even When it Hurts

Five Practical Tips to Find Joy on Mother’s Day, Even When it Hurts

Mother’s Day is supposed to be a day filled with joy and celebration, but for those struggling with infertility, estrangement, or other challenges, it can be a reminder of what one doesn’t have. However, it is possible to find joy on Mother’s Day, even when it hurts, by implementing a few strategies. Join us as…

Celebrating Mother’s Day is Important When Your Child Has a Mental Illness

Celebrating Mother’s Day is Important When Your Child Has a Mental Illness

Mother’s Day can be a bittersweet holiday for moms with a son or daughter with mental health challenges. If you are that mom, I know you face unique struggles many never see amid the flowers and gifts. Feelings of overwhelm, guilt, loss, and failure often accompany the day. It is not unusual to consider skipping…

5 Ways to Take One Step Closer to Jesus This Easter

5 Ways to Take One Step Closer to Jesus This Easter

This Easter, will you step back and focus on deepening your connection with Jesus? After all, Spring is a time of new beginnings. We can come together to celebrate Jesus’s Resurrection and the power of His love. Amidst the excitement, it is easy to get caught up in the festivities and forget to reflect on…

One Way to Offer Yourself More Grace and Stop Striving for More

One Way to Offer Yourself More Grace and Stop Striving for More

Do you thrive on productivity, setting goals, and checking items off your list? What happens when the unexpected occurs? Do you have space for unforeseen circumstances or a little unanticipated joy, or does that bring your world crashing down around you as you attempt to accomplish it all? Discover one way to offer yourself more…

Will You Take the Time to Remember the Best Gift Ever?

Will You Take the Time to Remember the Best Gift Ever?

Will you take the time to remember the best gift ever this Christmas? It is easy to become distracted and overwhelmed with preparations during the holiday season. Add the struggles and grief, which often intensify during the holidays, and Jesus is sometimes left out. Yet the Savior is the reason for the season. “Thanks be…