The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere

The joy of Easter overwhelms because if the tomb is empty—and it is—there is hope for every situation. I can have faith, even when He seems to be silent on Saturday, that His resurrection power is waiting for the right moment to bring forth life. And Sunday, well, it...

The Joy Dare :: Joy is Everywhere

Yesterday, I watched my two year old learn the art of finding. Her objects of discovery were colorful plastic eggs scattered in an open field. First, she wanted only an empty basket—her own, her way.  But once she realized the eggs held treats she could not be...

The Joy Dare: Joy is Everywhere

The Joy Dare is the hunt for 1,000 Gifts in 2012.  How many can you find? 243. The confidence that He goes before us in all things. 244.  A consistent message to my heart, “Do not fear.” 245.  Pretty much a picture postcard day. 246.  “Jesus Loves Me...

The Joy Dare

The Joy Dare is counting 1,000 gifts in 2012.  Take the dare? 200.  Hearing my girls play with their dolls together, giggling and telling stories. 201.  Just being in the Word. 202.  A song that reminds me “He is faithful – forever.” Wow. 203.  My...