Sharing thoughts about what Mary did in the waiting and how we can incorporate that into our busy lives today as we aim for a strong finish to Advent!
What Mary Did in the Waiting
Tag: joy
Our Duty to Give Thanks
Reposting a 2023 blog I wrote where I share the importance of offering thanks to God, some gems about giving thanks from St. Paul, and the 4 ways in which I felt God calling me to give thanks at Thanksgiving time! It's such a good reminder for me. Happy Thanksgiving!
The Coolest Compliment: A Year in Review
Sharing how a compliment I received after a talk ties into the way I'm trying to see birthdays as I get older, and how Mary and her Assumption help me with this! I'm also reflecting on how God has been working in powerful and tangible ways in my life this past year!
“Sneaux” Much Freedom in Surrender
Sharing the JOY that came from the historic snow event in the south, and how surrendering to God freed my heart to be able to experience His majesty even among the continued trials.
Are You Ready for Christmas?
Sharing a brief reflection in the final stretch of Advent about what the Lord revealed to me this week that brought me interior relief and joy as I prepare for Christmas!
Are You Happy?
Am I happy? I'm answering this question that I received from someone who attended a recent talk I gave, and I'm also sharing about the difference between happiness and joy.
Our Duty to Give Thanks
Sharing the importance of offering thanks to God, some gems about giving thanks from St. Paul, and the 4 ways in which I feel God calling me to give thanks this Thanksgiving!
3 Avenues for Joy: The Birthday Spiritual Progress Report
Sharing 3 specific things that catapulted my spiritual growth and allowed me to experience more joy this year, as I measure birthdays by spiritual growth instead of numbers (because who wants to get older?!).
St. Paul and “Rejoicing” in Suffering
For years St. Paul's words about rejoicing in suffering confused and bothered me, but recently the Holy Spirit enlightened me in a way that I can connect with St. Paul's words in my own life.