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Opportunities for joy

on 23 May 202623 May 2026 Leave a Comment on Opportunities for joy

I’m scripture writing, in my faith planner, and reflecting on joy this month. Last time, I shared about the strength in joy and what if joy heals. This week, there were prayers for revelation and insight. There were discussions about, and requests for, empathy. Everyone is enduring something during these days of refinement. Rejoice with …

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Joy in simple pleasures

on 22 May 202622 May 2026 Leave a Comment on Joy in simple pleasures

He says my cup overflows so, when it doesn’t feel like it, I ask Him to give me the eyes to see. When He does, I ask for the eyes to see more and more. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 23:5 He is the …

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What if joy heals?

on 16 May 202616 May 2026 Leave a Comment on What if joy heals?

I’m scripture writing, in my faith planner, and reflecting on joy this month. Last time, I shared about the strength in joy. This week, there were so many prayers for healing and of all types. Emotional healing. Physical. Mental. Spiritual. And, with the verses I focused on this week, I got to thinking – what …

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The strength in joy

on 9 May 20269 May 2026 Leave a Comment on The strength in joy

Our God is full of joy, and this joy strengthens and shields us. I’m scripture writing, in my faith planner, and reflecting on the strength found in the joy of the Lord. I typically post a monthly recap of what I’m learning through this scripture plan but, this month, I’ll share separate weekly posts. The …

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Transformed; new heart

on 6 May 20266 May 2026 Leave a Comment on Transformed; new heart

This is the second post in the series on transformation which is the theme I’m reflecting upon during the month of May. Last time, I shared an introduction to this topic and a bit about the sanctification process as we are transformed from glory to glory. My journaling is in 100 Days of Bible Promises, …

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Tarry here, in the garden

on 6 April 20266 April 2026 2 Comments on Tarry here, in the garden

I had so much fun creating this colouring page in my Linger & Savour notebook! And, I had an even more blessed time slowing down and colouring the page as I reflected on walking with Jesus. in your presence there is fullness of joy. ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ Process and products used: This page features the following …

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Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."
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