The Joy Dare

“It’s the joy of the small that can make life large, and all wonder and worship can only grow out of small and humble things.” Ann Voskamp, 1,000 Gifts The Joy Dare…1,000 gifts in 2012 952. Finding silly self portraits on my phone by my girls....

The Joy Dare

(I took this photo of a gorgeous Dayspring Canvas called “Hope”. *Find it here.) This week was crazy. I was trying to get caught up on my mommy duties since being gone for a conference last weekend and on Tuesday my husband had minor surgery. Thankfully,...

The Joy Dare

The Joy Dare Finding 1,000 Gifts in 2012 911.  Hope is His message, always. 912. God marketing our book. 913. Over 26,500 downloads of “Hope” in 48 hours. 914. Emails & messages from weary moms saying thank you. 915. Hearing stories of...

The Joy Dare

This year marks our 10th year of being in our town. We came here from 1,000 miles away for a job with a promise of only a year. The Lord has met us in this place. He has been only faithful to us. Looking back is so good for the soul, and we see His hand on our lives...

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...