Most of us are familiar with the term JOY – Jesus, Others, You. In our Christian circles, we refer to this as putting Jesus first, then others, then ourselves. It’s a simple word that is relatively hard to follow through doing. Most of us, myself included, tend to put ourselves and others before Jesus. This…
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Six Ways to Say No “You owe no one an explanation about why you will not do something that is not your responsibility.” Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend page 198. Years ago, in the middle school parking lot, I concluded that I needed to set some boundaries, and I took the…
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And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. Luke 10:38b-39 A Martha During the Holidays I have a confession to make. I didn’t take my own advice in this blog post. Determined to rest my soul…
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The hustle and bustle of the Christmas shopping season are upon us. Whether you are braving the crowds at the stores or shopping from the comforts of your home, you are no doubt looking for the perfect gift to give to those you love the most. We all have received the perfect gift of all…
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In the Christmas story, we are introduced to Joseph. We learn of Christ’s earthly father in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. While not much is known of him, we know that his unconditional love for a woman, and his obedience to the Lord, play an important role in God’s plan for redeeming His people…
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Whether we are ready for it or not, the Christmas season is officially here. While this Christmas may look vastly different than those in years past, one thing remains steadfast: we are celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Among the decorated Christmas trees, Santas, and snowmen, we see nativity sets to remind us…
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Soul Care How are you caring for your soul these days? Please take a moment to stop and think about this question. For the past eight months (why does it feel longer than eight months?!?!), we have been living with uncertainty, extreme stress, and anxiety. Physically, we are exhausted, and our bodies crave sleep. Mentally,…
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Thursday, November 19th, will be the first anniversary of my brother Troy’s passing. In a way, it seems like it happened yesterday; in other ways, it feels as if it happened eons ago. Grief tends to make time either stand still or move at a rapid pace. This past year, I have tried to sort…
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We put up our Christmas tree this past weekend. With the high of 70 degrees and a warm breeze coming through the open windows, I took my time fluffing the tree out, setting up the nativity scene, and humming to the Christmas music flowing from my Bluetooth speakers. I’m sure our neighbors thought that we…
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A few weeks ago, I watched Beth Moore’s Living Proof simulcast from the comfort of my couch. Armed with my computer, my Bible, and my notebook, I settled in for a good day of teaching and worshipping. And what a day it was! The topic for the day was prayer and two simple words: “Girl,…
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Welcome Friends!
My name is Missy, and I love Jesus!
I am a Christ-follower, wife, mom, author, and speaker.
