The Joy Dare

“Joy is not gush. Joy is not mere jolliness. Joy is perfect acquiescence : acceptance – rest in God’s will, whatever comes.” -Amy Carmichael The Joy Dare is finding 1,000 gifts in 2012. 868. Clean laundry rooms. 869. Letting go of schedules and...

The Joy Dare

“As I am purposefully grateful for daily gifts all around me, joy fills my heart and I find Jesus right there at the kitchen table, while taking a walk with my girls, or tucking them into bed. When I find Him, my heart can’t help but worship.” From the...

The Joy Dare

Image by Tim Smith, Honor Photography (My birthday girl last month at a night of Praise and Worship at our church) Today I spent most of the day in tears. They were tears of joy.  I think it all started because my oldest turned 13 today. I can’t even believe it...

The Joy Dare

“Every day, every breath we’re given is a gift from God. Grab on to hope and don’t let go.” Brooke McGlothlin, from the New Hope for the Weary Mom (coming October 2012) The Joy Dare 803. Finding a much needed sitter. 804. Cutie pie morning girl, age 2....

The Joy Dare

The Joy Dare …counting 1,000 gifts in 2012. “Gratitude is always an appropriate response,” Worship Pastor, Doug Pierce 783. Christmas music in September. 784. Never forgetting God’s faithfulness. 785. Home. 786. Anne, our “Hope”...

The Joy Dare

The posture of the heart that God loves the most is gratefulness – Christy Knockels 761. Sneak peeks of “Hope”. 762. A reminder to dream big. 763. Seeing old friends. 764. Dinner with my best friend. 765. Babysitters who love on my girls. 766....